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V854 DGK

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,481 mi
Last recorded100,481 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV854 DGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 100,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking at the joint between the centre and rear sections. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system - Centre silencer box is deteriorated.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Outer body sills - inspections are limited because of covers.

There is very little reserve travel on footbrake pedal.

Under bonnet inspection is limited because of covers.

Pass 12 Sep 2022 98,059 miles

Exhaust system - Centre silencer box is deteriorated.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Outer end of transverse brake pipe is slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Outer body sills - inspections are limited because of covers,

Under bonnet inspection is limited because of covers.

Fail 9 Sep 2022 98,059 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OUTER GAITER. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust system - Centre silencer box is deteriorated.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Outer end of transverse brake pipe is slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Outer body sills - inspections are limited because of covers,

Under bonnet inspection is limited because of covers.

Pass 6 Sep 2021 96,185 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 95,259 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 93,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front flexible pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TRANSVERSE PIPE - OUTER END. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber casings are slightly corroded.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TRANSVERSE PIPE - OUTER END. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Outer body sills - inspections limited because of covers.

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections limited because of covers.

Fail 11 Sep 2019 93,691 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OUTER GAITER. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front flexible pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TRANSVERSE PIPE - OUTER END. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber casings are slightly corroded.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TRANSVERSE PIPE - OUTER END. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Outer body sills - inspections limited because of covers.

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections limited because of covers.

Pass 28 Aug 2018 90,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexible section of front pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TRANSVERSE PIPE - OUTER END. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also feathering off around inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear and offside rear shock absorbers - Casings are very slightly corroded.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TRANSVERSE PIPE - OUTER END. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated INNER GAITER. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also feathering off around inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Outer body sills - inspections limited because of covers.

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections limited because of covers.

Fail 28 Aug 2018 90,469 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexible section of front pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TRANSVERSE PIPE - OUTER END. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also feathering off around inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear and offside rear shock absorbers - Casings are very slightly corroded.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TRANSVERSE PIPE - OUTER END. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated INNER GAITER. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also feathering off around inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Outer body sills - inspections limited because of covers.

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections limited because of covers.

Fail 15 Aug 2018 90,459 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at upper strut top mounting area under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Aug 2017 87,359 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

mil lamp illuminated

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Aug 2017 87,359 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe insecure fuel filler pipes all clips missing (7.2.1)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

mil lamp illuminated

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Aug 2016 84,452 miles

Outer body sills - inspection limited because of covers.

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections limited because of covers.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 79,850 miles

Outer body sills - inspection limited because of covers.

Under bonnet inspection limited because of covers.

Fail 11 Aug 2015 79,850 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box - gases escaping under car (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Outer body sills - inspection limited because of covers.

Under bonnet inspection limited because of covers.

Fail 5 Oct 2011 77,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 77,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 77,155 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 74,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 69,787 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 64,269 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
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V854 DGK is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V854 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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V854 DGK is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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