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V726 DVF

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,923 mi
Last recorded171,923 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV726 DVF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2011 171,923 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

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

all four brake discs worn and rusty

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

o/s/r tyre slightly distorted

signs of corrosion to floor,chassiss and suspension

slight blue smoke at idle

Pass 19 Jul 2010 165,216 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 158,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside rear brake hose ferrule starting to show corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2009 158,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside rear brake hose ferrule starting to show corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2008 151,974 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 151,974 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 145,577 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 137,328 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 137,328 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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V726 DVF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V726 DVF, 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 V726 DVF registered?

V726 DVF is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V726 DVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V726 DVF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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