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V758 PPU

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,940 mi
Last recorded91,940 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV758 PPU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 91,940 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 91,914 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 91,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on inner edge and cracked but no cords showing

Offside Rear tyre is worn on inner edge and cracked but no cords showing

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel filler pipe hose clips are missing but no leaks

Pass 29 Jan 2016 90,479 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracked but not showing cords

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted/corroded

exhaust clamp missing at silencer to middle joint.still secure and not leaking

Fail 29 Jan 2016 90,479 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracked but not showing cords

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted/corroded

exhaust clamp missing at silencer to middle joint.still secure and not leaking

Pass 5 Feb 2015 88,883 miles

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

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

rear silencer deteriorated but not blowing

Fail 4 Feb 2015 88,882 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear silencer deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 17 Jan 2014 86,903 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 85,085 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 85,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 82,821 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 80,838 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 80,723 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside inner cv joint leaking grease around clip

Pass 20 Jan 2010 76,194 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 68,919 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 58,821 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 52,684 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 46,211 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 45,284 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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V758 PPU is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V758 PPU, 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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V758 PPU is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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