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V711 DLC

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

123,723 mi
Last recorded123,723 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV711 DLC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 123,723 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 119,603 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 114,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 105,954 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 98,545 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Up at the side of the fuel tank . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 89,317 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 83,381 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 83,381 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water ingress in nsf headlight (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2015 82,379 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

offside rear tyre deteriorating

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2014 80,622 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

radial cracks nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust mount rubbers perished

Pass 28 Mar 2013 77,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perished and has surface cracks

Pass 31 Mar 2012 71,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 68,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear tyre just starting to crack on sidewall

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 65,124 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 61,778 miles

handbrake high

Pass 17 Mar 2008 59,033 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 59,033 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 55,393 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 50,908 miles

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

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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V711 DLC is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 V711 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 V711 DLC registered?

V711 DLC is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 November 1999.

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