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V99 DEE

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,405 mi
Last recorded105,405 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV99 DEE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 105,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cut off on edges

Offside Front Tyre cut off on edges

Fail 28 Oct 2015 105,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cut off on edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre cut off on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2014 86,767 miles

N/s/f tyre worn close to the lagal limit

O/s/r tyre is slightly distorted

Fail 29 Oct 2014 86,767 miles

N/s/f tyre worn close to the lagal limit

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s/r tyre is slightly distorted

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 65,759 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 63,333 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 62,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 60,831 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 56,986 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 56,986 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 53,307 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 49,003 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 49,003 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)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 38,001 miles

HOLE IN NEARSIDE HEADLAMP GLASS NOT AFECTING LIGHT OUTPUT

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

Fail 9 Aug 2006 38,001 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

HOLE IN NEARSIDE HEADLAMP GLASS NOT AFECTING LIGHT OUTPUT

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 33,649 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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V99 DEE is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V99 DEE, 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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V99 DEE is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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