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V761 DJF

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

153,196 mi
Last recorded153,196 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV761 DJF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 153,196 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 149,507 miles

Parking brake only just met requirements

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 149,507 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 145,015 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 145,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 141,412 miles

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

high handbrake travel

nearside rear tyre worn to inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2013 134,230 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 132,504 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 129,658 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 126,226 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 121,282 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 91,861 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 110,502 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 106,579 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 102,665 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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V761 DJF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 V761 DJF, 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 V761 DJF registered?

V761 DJF is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 September 1999.

Is V761 DJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V761 DJF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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