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V660 DLC

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

136,915 mi
Last recorded136,915 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV660 DLC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 136,915 miles

Centre exhaust bracket acceptable

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 15 Mar 2016 136,914 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Centre exhaust bracket acceptable

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 8 Apr 2015 124,707 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2015 124,474 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 112,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside headlight lense chipped

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear silencer deteriorated

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 112,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside headlight lense chipped

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear silencer deteriorated

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 91,769 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

previous repairs to bulkhead(flexing at o/s steering rack mount)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 91,767 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

previous repairs to bulkhead(flexing at o/s steering rack mount)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 68,912 miles

Bulkhead flexing when turing steering

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 68,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Bulkhead flexing when turing steering

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 54,117 miles

front tyres 2mm inner edge

pads and discs poor

rear tyres perished ,nearside 2mm inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2010 49,959 miles

all discs worn

rear tyres 2mm inner edge

Fail 18 Feb 2010 49,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres 2mm inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2009 44,881 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

brakes worn

crack nearside lower screen

tyre wear inner edge

Fail 26 Feb 2009 44,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

brakes worn

crack nearside lower screen

tyre wear inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2008 40,941 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2008 40,941 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2007 36,354 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 33,097 miles

both rear tyres perished

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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V660 DLC is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V660 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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V660 DLC is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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