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V788 DGK

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,023 mi
Last recorded58,023 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV788 DGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 58,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear exhaust box outer heatshield deteriorated.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 57,036 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER BOX OUTER SKIN RUSTING

Fail 30 Aug 2011 57,036 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER BOX OUTER SKIN RUSTING

Pass 2 Sep 2010 52,837 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s headlamp stone holed

rear brake pads low

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 1 Sep 2010 52,823 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s headlamp stone holed

rear brake pads low

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2009 49,672 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 41,050 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 31,452 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 27,572 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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V788 DGK is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 V788 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 V788 DGK registered?

V788 DGK is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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