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V852 DGK

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,668 mi
Last recorded118,668 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV852 DGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2013 118,668 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 30 Apr 2012 116,879 miles

front tyres close to limit

Fail 27 Apr 2012 116,868 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front tyres close to limit

Pass 19 Apr 2011 113,029 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 113,029 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 109,963 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 105,099 miles

n/s front tyre wearing low on inside edge.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 89,756 miles

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

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

bulk head flexing

Pass 2 May 2007 74,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 74,701 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)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 74,169 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 67,849 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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V852 DGK is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 V852 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 V852 DGK registered?

V852 DGK is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V852 DGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V852 DGK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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