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V789 DGK

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

73,759 mi
Last recorded73,759 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV789 DGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 73,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 73,647 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 73,638 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 72,286 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 71,263 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 71,263 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 73,977 miles

advise inspect lower g/box / engine mounts plat evident

Fail 15 Jun 2017 73,977 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

advise inspect lower g/box / engine mounts plat evident

Pass 27 Jun 2016 68,641 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted corroded to limits strongly advise replace (3.5.1i)

Rear brake pads wearing slightly

handbrake high

towbar fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 62,529 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 60,631 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres wearing low n/side worn close to cords on edges

both rear brake discs worn/ pitted

exhaust corroding /deteriorating

Pass 3 Jun 2013 58,704 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 58,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 May 2012 57,324 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air leak around inlet manifold area

Pass 1 Jun 2011 54,659 miles

all brake discs started to rust

Fail 1 Jun 2011 54,659 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)

all brake discs started to rust

Pass 26 May 2010 51,116 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 14 May 2010 51,116 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 5 Jun 2009 44,835 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front number plate cracked

o/s/f indicator outer lenes cover cracked

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 5 Jun 2009 44,835 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front number plate cracked

o/s/f indicator outer lenes cover cracked

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 14 May 2008 38,358 miles

Front brake discs rusted and pitted

Rear brake discs worn and pitted

Rear brake pads low

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2007 35,300 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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V789 DGK is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V789 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V789 DGK registered?

V789 DGK is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 October 1999.

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