CarVerify

Free Car Check

V638 DND

1999 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

199,488 mi
Last recorded199,488 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2007
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV638 DND
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2007 199,488 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 190,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

STRONGLY ADVISE!:- movement of bulkhead at offside steering rack mounting

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

brake pipe unions at rear hoses corroded

damp in offside front flasher

front no plate deteriorating

nearside and offside rear brake hose ferrules corroded

nearside front tyre wall damaged

offside front outer chassie corroding

offside no plate light lens loose

oil leak

rear seat belt buckle covers loose

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 28 Mar 2006 190,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

engine oil cap loose

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

STRONGLY ADVISE!:- movement of bulkhead at offside steering rack mounting

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

brake pipe unions at rearhoses corroding

damp in offside front flasher

exhaust touching nearside hand brake cable

front no plate deteriorating

nearside and offside rear brake hose ferrules corroding

nearside front brake hose ferrule slight damage

nearside front tyre wall damaged

offside front outer chassie corroding [under arch]

offside no plate light lens loose

oil leak

rear seat belt buckle covers loose

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 24 Mar 2006 190,223 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

STRONGLY ADVISE!:- movement of bulkhead at offside steering rack mounting

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

brake pipe unions at rear hoses corroding

damp in offside front flasher

engine oil cap insecure

exhaust touching nearside handbrake cable

front no plate deteriorating

nearside and offside rear brake hose ferrules corroding

nearside front b rake hose ferrule slight damage, also slightly damp

nearside front tyre wall damaged

offside front outer chassie corroded[under arch]

offside no plate lens loose

oil leak

rear seat belt buckle covers loose

slight play nearside steering rack

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V638 DND is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V638 DND, 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

How do I check the history of V638 DND?

You can check the full history of V638 DND by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V638 DND registered?

V638 DND is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V638 DND safe to buy?

The MOT history for V638 DND shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V638 DND have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V638 DND. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.