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V65 PBD

1999 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,409 mi
Last recorded97,409 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV65 PBD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 97,409 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Fail 31 Aug 2017 97,395 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Pass 3 Aug 2016 97,381 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 97,364 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 97,342 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 96,975 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 91,892 miles

n/s front tyre has a nail in it

Pass 2 Aug 2012 85,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 85,632 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 78,753 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 71,700 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 63,128 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 52,855 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 43,989 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 33,963 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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V65 PBD is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V65 PBD, 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 V65 PBD registered?

V65 PBD is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V65 PBD safe to buy?

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