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V915 PDN

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,733 mi
Last recorded98,733 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV915 PDN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 98,733 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS WEARING LOW 1.7MM APPROX , AND PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT / BUSH NOISY

Fail 19 Jun 2024 98,722 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side READINGS LOW (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS WEARING LOW 1.7MM APPROX , AND PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT / BUSH NOISY

Pass 24 May 2023 98,295 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 98,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner inner sill coroded

Pass 20 Apr 2022 96,762 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 96,035 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 95,358 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 95,355 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2015 94,445 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 94,445 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear section missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

emission test not done

Pass 13 Nov 2014 91,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 91,137 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 91,091 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 808,052 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 808,052 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 73,785 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)

Pass 25 May 2006 65,285 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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V915 PDN is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V915 PDN, 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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V915 PDN is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 November 1999.

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