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V775 DJF

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,422 mi
Last recorded103,422 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV775 DJF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 103,422 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 98,202 miles

Central Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Drive shaft gaiter slight leakage

Fail 24 Nov 2016 98,161 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Rear registration plate delaminated Likely to be mis-read (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system excessively rough When turning from lock to lock, supported and un supported steering rack rough and leaking (2.2.D.1)

Central Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Drive shaft gaiter slight leakage

Pass 25 Nov 2015 95,208 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 95,207 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Front exhaust leaking (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 91,634 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 91,634 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 87,971 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 87,938 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear tyres cracking slightly.

Pass 23 Nov 2012 84,235 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 80,536 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 80,535 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 77,263 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 77,254 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 73,965 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 68,558 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 68,558 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 62,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2006 57,760 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 50,249 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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V775 DJF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V775 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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V775 DJF is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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