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V891 FBD

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,507 mi
Last recorded81,507 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV891 FBD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 81,507 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 81,507 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 73,693 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 73,683 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle off side seems slow ? (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 66,774 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 66,772 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 61,543 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 59,115 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear back box outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2021 57,598 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 56,358 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 55,278 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 54,183 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 53,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 52,316 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 51,539 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 51,166 miles

headlamp wipers missing

Pass 18 Jul 2012 50,349 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 49,531 miles

n/s rear tyer cracking on side wall

Pass 22 Jul 2010 49,294 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 49,017 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 48,476 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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V891 FBD is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 V891 FBD, 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 V891 FBD registered?

V891 FBD is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V891 FBD 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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