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V785 DJF

1999 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,798 mi
Last recorded117,798 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV785 DJF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2013 117,798 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear tyre starting to wear uneven on the inner side of the tread

Pass 22 Aug 2013 117,798 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear uneven on the inner side of the tread

Pass 6 Aug 2012 115,800 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 108,679 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 100,552 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 94,380 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 86,371 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 76,843 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 68,391 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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V785 DJF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V785 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V785 DJF?

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What year was V785 DJF registered?

V785 DJF is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V785 DJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V785 DJF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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