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V81 DLH

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,031 mi
Last recorded92,031 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV81 DLH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2013 92,031 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 88,494 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 85,702 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 82,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 78,333 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 73,865 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 68,137 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 61,461 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

uneven wear starting on o/s/r tyre inner edge

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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V81 DLH is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V81 DLH, 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 V81 DLH registered?

V81 DLH is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V81 DLH safe to buy?

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