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V773 DGK

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,802 mi
Last recorded133,802 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV773 DGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 133,802 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 133,802 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement parking brake lever in backplate (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 129,636 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 127,068 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

side skirts fitted to both outer sills preventing full inspection

Fail 28 Jul 2015 127,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

side skirts fitted to both outer sills preventing full inspection

Pass 29 Jul 2014 118,986 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

evidence of offside rear tyre fouling filler neck but not replicated during test

front brake pads appear worn

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 118,986 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

evidence of offside rear tyre fouling filler neck but not replicated during test

front brake pads appear worn

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 111,928 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine malfunction lamp indicating a fault

front inner brake pads becoming worn

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

side skirts fitted to both nearside and offside outer sills preventing full inspection

Fail 23 Jul 2013 111,927 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator does not face the front (1.4.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine malfunction lamp indicating a fault

front inner brake pads becoming worn

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

side skirts fitted to both nearside and offside outer sills preventing full inspection

Pass 27 Jul 2012 99,571 miles

Battery insecure

Engine management light on

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Side skirts fitted to undersills

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 99,569 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

engine management light on dash

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm and bald on inner edge

side skirts fitted to both n/s and o/s outer sills

Pass 11 Jul 2011 90,328 miles

Slight exhaust blow on rear section.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 85,957 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 85,957 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 80,143 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 75,769 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 71,725 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 66,125 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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V773 DGK is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V773 DGK, 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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V773 DGK is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 September 1999.

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