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V720 DLC

1999 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,199 mi
Last recorded87,199 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV720 DLC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 87,199 miles

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

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

little reserve travel in park brake lever

Pass 8 Jan 2014 82,409 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 80,263 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 78,780 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 75,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Feb 2011 75,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 71,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 71,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jan 2009 67,975 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 63,771 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 59,020 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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V720 DLC is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Red 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 V720 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 V720 DLC registered?

V720 DLC is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V720 DLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V720 DLC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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