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V653 DLC

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,013 mi
Last recorded147,013 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV653 DLC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 147,013 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 142,179 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2011 137,028 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 129,344 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 129,344 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 119,150 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 106,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Dec 2007 106,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 97,424 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly perished. †front discs slightly corroded. †

Pass 3 Apr 2006 91,871 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 91,740 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V653 DLC is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V653 DLC, 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.

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What year was V653 DLC registered?

V653 DLC is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 September 1999.

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