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V788 DJF

1999 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

162,285 mi
Last recorded162,285 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV788 DJF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 162,285 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 162,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 154,665 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security shock absorber top strut mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 154,481 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting within 30 cm of seat belt mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor corroded near seat belt mounting and exposing a pipe located underneath the carpet (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security shock absorber top strut mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 144,678 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 135,194 miles

205 50 16 87 y

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm has bad wear on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm the tyre is going out of shape and has a flat spot on 2mm strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm has bad wear on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover gasket area and sump bolt area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

dipstick cover/sill is broken and in poor condition

nsr park brake effort is low but working

Fail 9 Dec 2020 134,916 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan is holed due to corrosion next to seat belt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

205 50 16 87 y

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm has bad wear on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm the tyre is going out of shape and has a flat spot on 2mm strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm has bad wear on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover gasket area and sump bolt area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

dipstick cover/sill is broken and in poor condition

nsr park brake effort is low but working

Pass 10 Dec 2019 124,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security shock absorber top mounting point corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 124,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security shock absorber top mounting point corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 113,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 107,784 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn low and unevenly on inner tread - advise replaced. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 103,790 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 100,772 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive bulk head (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 96,455 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low on both sides.

Fail 25 Nov 2014 96,455 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake pads wearing low on both sides.

Fail 4 Dec 2013 92,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Dec 2013 92,749 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Dec 2012 88,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres out of shape

n/s/f upper strut mnt has slight play

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 12 Dec 2012 88,653 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres out of shape

n/s/f upper strut mnt has slight play

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 24 Nov 2011 84,385 miles

fuel filler assembly insecure

n-s-f road wheel slightly damaged

n-s-r tyre wearing out of shape on inner part of tread

o-s steering rack area weakened

o-s-r tyre wearing out of shape on inner part of tread

Fail 24 Nov 2011 84,385 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fuel filler assembly insecure

n-s-f road wheel slightly damaged

n-s-r tyre wearing out of shape on inner part of tread

o-s steering rack area weakened

o-s-r tyre wearing out of shape on inner part of tread

Pass 8 Dec 2010 79,276 miles

o-s-r tyre has screw in tread

Pass 7 Dec 2009 74,079 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 69,164 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 63,087 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 56,600 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 47,234 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 DJF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 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.

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

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