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V654 DND

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,384 mi
Last recorded163,384 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV654 DND
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 163,384 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 161,987 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 160,805 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 160,805 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 158,746 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 158,746 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 156,185 miles

o/s hand brake poor

Pass 11 Apr 2011 150,408 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 150,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 143,843 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 143,837 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 137,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 26 Apr 2008 135,069 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 129,076 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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V654 DND is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V654 DND, 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 V654 DND registered?

V654 DND is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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