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V783 DGK

1999 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,214 mi
Last recorded152,214 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV783 DGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 152,214 miles

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2015 152,204 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2015 152,177 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front drop links perished

engine knocking

rear brake pipes corroded

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2014 132,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 132,967 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 132,795 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 130,907 miles

Inner Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 125,244 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 119,595 miles

Rear centre seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 14 Jan 2009 115,466 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 112,441 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 105,416 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 94,413 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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V783 DGK is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V783 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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What year was V783 DGK registered?

V783 DGK is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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