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V788 OGC

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,832 mi
Last recorded95,832 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV788 OGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 95,832 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 90,042 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 87,703 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 83,997 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower part of strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering rack mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

various patches of corrosion underside of vehicle and both front inner wheel arches

Fail 4 Apr 2023 83,975 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded underside,front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mount(underside) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering rack mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower part of strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

various patches of corrosion underside of vehicle and both front inner wheel arches

Pass 30 Mar 2022 74,543 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 74,537 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 69,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2020 63,392 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2019 56,824 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 48,669 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 45,033 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 42,469 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 40,117 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 36,387 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 33,691 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 33,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 30,619 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 26,812 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 26,812 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 24,116 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 24,116 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 21,574 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 21,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 19,327 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 16,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Feb 2007 16,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 15,132 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 OGC is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OGC, 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

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What year was V788 OGC registered?

V788 OGC is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V788 OGC safe to buy?

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