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V681 DHH

1999 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

132,458 mi
Last recorded132,458 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV681 DHH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 132,458 miles

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

Nearside front shock excessively corroded.

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

Offside front shock excessively corroded.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 128,169 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 128,169 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 118,169 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 112,670 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 108,005 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 103,214 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 97,812 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 82,152 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 58,808 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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V681 DHH is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V681 DHH, 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 V681 DHH registered?

V681 DHH is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 November 1999.

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