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V791 DGK

1999 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,811 mi
Last recorded101,811 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV791 DGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 101,811 miles

rear of engine/steering rack area wet with oil

Fail 29 Nov 2013 101,811 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2012 98,848 miles

nearside front beam pattern poor

recommend park brake serviced

small weap of oil on power steering rack

Fail 21 Nov 2011 95,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front tyre starting to crack on inner wall.

Pass 21 Nov 2011 95,030 miles

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

offside front tyre starting to crack on inner wall.

Pass 29 Nov 2010 90,623 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 89,211 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

movement in bulkhead at steering rack mounting

steering rack damp

Fail 28 Nov 2009 89,211 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

movement in bulkhead at steering rack mounting

steering rack damp

Pass 20 Nov 2008 82,100 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 82,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 75,995 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 68,469 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 55,698 miles

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

cracks in nearside front tyre inner sidewall

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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V791 DGK is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V791 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 V791 DGK registered?

V791 DGK is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V791 DGK safe to buy?

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