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V973 PPU

1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,471 mi
Last recorded168,471 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV973 PPU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo Auto
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 168,471 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 165,000 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 163,638 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 May 2010 156,406 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 156,403 miles

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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 155,838 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 152,871 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 152,868 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2005 123,858 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto?

Based on 1,180 MOT tests across 237 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
6,558
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
position lamp(s) not working 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 23
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V973 PPU is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 97,007 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V973 PPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V973 PPU registered?

V973 PPU is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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