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V787 DGK

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

219,934 mi
Last recorded219,934 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV787 DGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 219,934 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 217,537 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 217,357 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting within 30cm of front sub frame rear mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 214,314 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 211,657 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 208,324 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 204,614 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 204,609 miles

Nearside Inner Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 202,093 miles

Engine oil leak.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail under bonnet. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 196,909 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 196,845 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 190,215 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 190,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 181,174 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 169,390 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 169,315 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 151,747 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 135,702 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 118,871 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)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2012 105,060 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 89,964 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 77,410 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 65,679 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 56,238 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING ON OUTER WALLS O/S REAR INDICATOR GOING WHITE

Pass 4 Jul 2007 48,080 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 41,082 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 36,493 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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V787 DGK is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 V787 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 V787 DGK registered?

V787 DGK is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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