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V916 PDN

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,865 mi
Last recorded122,865 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV916 PDN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 122,865 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 122,276 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 122,276 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 120,328 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 118,314 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 107,652 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 94,604 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 94,604 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 82,320 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 71,343 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 71,343 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2006 60,595 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 60,595 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 52,225 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 52,225 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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V916 PDN is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V916 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V916 PDN registered?

V916 PDN is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is V916 PDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V916 PDN shows 15 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.

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