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V771 DDX

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,432 mi
Last recorded145,432 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV771 DDX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 145,432 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 140,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 131,971 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 131,971 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 127,549 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 127,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 122,340 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 118,301 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 113,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 113,403 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 109,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexi pipe

Pass 14 Jun 2017 102,113 miles

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

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

nearside rear inner wheel arch area slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2017 102,110 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

nearside rear inner wheel arch area slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 100,812 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 100,812 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 99,044 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 93,271 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 89,294 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 86,029 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 81,186 miles

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 19 Jul 2010 72,022 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 64,900 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres low treads on edges

oil leaks engine and gearbox areas

Pass 1 Oct 2008 59,358 miles

fluid leak from engine area

front and rear wheels and tyres not the same size

Pass 15 Nov 2007 52,086 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 51,888 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Nov 2006 41,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 41,760 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 34,101 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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V771 DDX is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V771 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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V771 DDX is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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