CarVerify

Free Car Check

V828 DYA

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,051 mi
Last recorded155,051 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV828 DYA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 155,051 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 154,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement +offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre almost perished not to chords yet.

slight play in top steering column bush.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 148,686 miles

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

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

cracking around both rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 8 Oct 2013 132,739 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre exhaust minor leak.

o/s+n/s/f lower wishbone bushes deteriorating.

rear brake pads starting to wear down.

Fail 4 Oct 2013 132,480 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre exhaust minor leak.

o/s+n/s/f lower wishbone bushes deteriorating.

rear brake pads starting to wear down.

Pass 16 Oct 2012 108,990 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s+n/s/f lower wishbone bushes deteriorating.

Fail 16 Oct 2012 108,990 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s+n/s/f lower wishbone bushes deteriorating.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 88,313 miles

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

nearside front tyre inner and outer edges worn

Pass 8 Oct 2010 79,303 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 72,370 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 64,075 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2007 61,033 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 57,546 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 54,304 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V828 DYA is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V828 DYA, 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

How do I check the history of V828 DYA?

You can check the full history of V828 DYA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V828 DYA registered?

V828 DYA is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V828 DYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V828 DYA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V828 DYA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V828 DYA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.