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V668 LHS

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

130,551 mi
Last recorded130,551 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV668 LHS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 130,551 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front And Rear Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 130,549 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front And Rear Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 130,549 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank holder corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2023 130,549 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank holder corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2022 130,329 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front/rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

FRONT/REAR VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERBODY

O/S & N/S SILL COVER FITTED HARD TO INSPECT

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r & n/s/r outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s & n/s front/rear inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 130,291 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 129,363 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre Feathering

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 128,402 miles

Light Corrosion Showing To Underside Of Vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre Feathering And Fine cracking Within Tread Area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 126,687 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Please Note Corrosion Showing Front Floors

Please Note Plastic Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2016 124,980 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All Rear Flixable (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outter Casing on Shocking losse

Pass 18 Jun 2015 124,165 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 123,314 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 123,314 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 121,474 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 118,640 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 118,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 116,006 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 116,006 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 108,305 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 105,788 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 102,143 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 95,384 miles

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

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)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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V668 LHS is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V668 LHS, 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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V668 LHS is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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