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V643 AAN

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,200 mi
Last recorded128,200 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV643 AAN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 128,200 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 25 May 2013 127,927 miles

hand brake reserve travel at the limit

oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2012 126,478 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 May 2011 123,018 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 119,891 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 119,889 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 119,022 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 119,022 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 111,985 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 100,877 miles

n/s headlamp glass damaged

Fail 22 Oct 2007 100,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

n/s headlamp glass damaged

n/s rear tyre pressure low

Pass 26 Oct 2006 88,930 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

small crack in near side headlamp glass, front struts getting soft, rear shocks getting soft, slight staining to rear number plate

Pass 26 Oct 2005 75,211 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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V643 AAN is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 98,368 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V643 AAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V643 AAN registered?

V643 AAN is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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