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V933 TUD

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

179,921 mi
Last recorded179,921 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV933 TUD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 179,921 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose FLEXI JOINT DETEREIORATING (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 179,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose FLEXI JOINT DETEREIORATING (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 178,605 miles

CONDITION OF FLOOR REPAIR NOT ABLE TO BE ACCESSED

Nearside Front HEADLAMP CLEANING DEVICE (WIPER) MISSING

Fail 3 Mar 2023 178,594 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CONDITION OF FLOOR REPAIR NOT ABLE TO BE ACCESSED

Nearside Front HEADLAMP CLEANING DEVICE (WIPER) MISSING

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 177,501 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 177,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR VARIOUS HOLES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR VARIOUS HOLES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 176,987 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 163,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 153,300 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 137,527 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 137,527 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 128,270 miles

Exhaust system corroded

gear oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2009 120,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 111,888 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 111,888 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 102,658 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2006 98,828 miles

rear exhaust becoming corroded

slight play in coloum

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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V933 TUD is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V933 TUD, 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 V933 TUD registered?

V933 TUD is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 December 1999.

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