MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,792 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Turbo?
Based on 1,094 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was V653 DND registered?
V653 DND is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S Turbo, first registered on 9 September 1999.
Is V653 DND safe to buy?
The MOT history for V653 DND shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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