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V687 DND

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

128,049 mi
Last recorded128,049 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV687 DND
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 128,049 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2013 121,574 miles

exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2012 117,656 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine light on

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2011 112,002 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 105,792 miles

Front Discs Corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre Sidewall Perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre Sidewall Perished

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 101,854 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 101,854 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 96,546 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls.

Pass 28 Nov 2007 89,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 83,163 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 74,182 miles

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

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

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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V687 DND is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 V687 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 V687 DND registered?

V687 DND is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V687 DND shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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