MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,677 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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V823 FDS is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 V823 FDS, 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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How do I check the history of V823 FDS?
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What year was V823 FDS registered?
V823 FDS is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 1999.
Is V823 FDS safe to buy?
The MOT history for V823 FDS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does V823 FDS have outstanding finance?
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