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V784 DTD

1999 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,147 mi
Last recorded147,147 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV784 DTD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2011 147,147 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 139,300 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 139,300 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 127,430 miles

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

Exhaust mounts cracking.

Fuel filter heavily corroded.

Fuel tank hose clips broken.

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 114,461 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 114,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 100,966 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 92,807 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 81,893 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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V784 DTD is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V784 DTD, 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 V784 DTD registered?

V784 DTD is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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