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V653 DND

1999 Saab 9-3 S Turbo

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,792 mi
Last recorded129,792 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 S Turbo103,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV653 DND
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Turbo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2008 129,792 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 129,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

long travel on hand brake

Pass 1 Oct 2007 111,340 miles

exhaust in poor condition throughout

nearside and offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers damp

nearside and offside rear tyres near legal limit

Fail 1 Oct 2007 111,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust in poor condition throughout

nearside and offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers damp

nearside and offside rear tyres near legal limit

Pass 27 Sep 2006 96,794 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 86,334 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Turbo?

Based on 1,094 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
7,581
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
position lamp(s) not working 53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 29
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V653 DND is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S Turbo in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 103,742 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 S Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V653 DND, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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V653 DND is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S Turbo, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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