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V749 DDX

1999 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

231,381 mi
Last recorded231,381 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV749 DDX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 231,381 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 231,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 212,078 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 194,338 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 194,338 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside and outside

Pass 29 Jun 2010 177,958 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 162,658 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 144,755 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 144,755 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Pass 19 Jun 2007 127,949 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 127,949 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 116,841 miles

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)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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V749 DDX is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V749 DDX, 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 V749 DDX registered?

V749 DDX is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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