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V780 DJF

1999 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

116,527 mi
Last recorded116,527 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV780 DJF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 116,527 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 112,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section to rear box joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 109,583 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 105,327 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 104,212 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 99,759 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 96,293 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 92,210 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 92,210 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 88,487 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 86,762 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 85,990 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 80,916 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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V780 DJF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 V780 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 V780 DJF registered?

V780 DJF is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V780 DJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V780 DJF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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