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V760 DDX

1999 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,213 mi
Last recorded117,213 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV760 DDX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 117,213 miles

Parking brake travel has little reserve travel

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 117,213 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake travel has little reserve travel

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 113,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 113,436 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 108,914 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside brake pad 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake adjustment needed

Pass 20 Sep 2019 104,723 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 100,256 miles

Both rear tyres heavily deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 94,263 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 88,983 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 84,046 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

ITEMS PRE TEST

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BORDER LINE (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 80,046 miles

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

ENGINE COVER FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

ITEMS PRE TEST

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.7 mm - WORN ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BORDER LINE (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 73,545 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear....seat belt not tested

suspect offside rear tyre has been run flat

Pass 27 Aug 2013 62,895 miles

both front tyres worn to limit...195/60VR15

Pass 25 Sep 2012 47,497 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 35,420 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Offside rear shock slight leak

Rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Sep 2010 27,084 miles

exhaust rear box

Pass 9 Sep 2009 23,374 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust rear box

rear tyres

Pass 3 Sep 2008 18,507 miles

exhaust rear box

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2007 15,825 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 14,347 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 13,284 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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V760 DDX is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V760 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 V760 DDX registered?

V760 DDX is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V760 DDX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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