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V690 DDG

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,281 mi
Last recorded92,281 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV690 DDG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 92,281 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 92,281 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 82,445 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 77,231 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 77,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust system corroded

offside front tyre close to limit

Pass 8 Jul 2009 70,141 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 63,557 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 62,632 miles

Both rear shockers damp

Offside and nearside front lower arm, centre bushes worn

Pass 24 Jul 2006 60,872 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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V690 DDG is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 98,368 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 V690 DDG, 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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What year was V690 DDG registered?

V690 DDG is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 September 1999.

Is V690 DDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V690 DDG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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