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V703 DLC

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,033 mi
Last recorded131,033 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV703 DLC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 131,033 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

fuel filler neck clips deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2015 126,868 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 126,868 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 124,572 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 119,396 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 117,301 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 115,269 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 112,574 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 108,729 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 92,495 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 92,495 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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V703 DLC is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V703 DLC, 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 V703 DLC registered?

V703 DLC is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 November 1999.

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