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V741 DHN

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,491 mi
Last recorded161,491 miles
Recorded on6 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV741 DHN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2013 161,491 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 161,491 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 144,902 miles

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

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

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

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

all tyres cracking

Fail 2 May 2012 144,902 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

all tyres cracking

Pass 6 May 2011 125,528 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 6 May 2011 125,528 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 May 2010 106,576 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2010 106,576 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 90,412 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 72,827 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 55,618 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 53,704 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 53,704 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 50,278 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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V741 DHN is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 V741 DHN, 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 V741 DHN registered?

V741 DHN is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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