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V823 DRN

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,425 mi
Last recorded148,425 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV823 DRN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2015 148,425 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 148,425 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2014 141,952 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 135,831 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Mar 2012 130,466 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 118,997 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 110,271 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuelcap deteriorated replacement recomended asap

rear gearbox mount broken

Fail 3 Feb 2010 110,269 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuelcap deteriorated replacement recomended asap

rear gearbox mount broken

Pass 2 Feb 2009 102,100 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 102,020 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 95,731 miles

both front tyres are wearing badly on inner edges.

offside front flexy brake hose metal ferrule corroding.

Pass 25 Jan 2007 88,712 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 78,926 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 78,926 miles

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

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

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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V823 DRN 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 71.4%.

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 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 V823 DRN, 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 V823 DRN registered?

V823 DRN is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 October 1999.

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