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V856 DGF

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,190 mi
Last recorded85,190 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV856 DGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 85,190 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 75,456 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2016 75,440 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

o/s stop lamp dim oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 63,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2015 63,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 49,692 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 40,541 miles

nearside rear light lens is cracked

Fail 11 May 2013 40,541 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear light lens is cracked

nearside rear tyre perished 2205 DOT CODE

Pass 16 Jan 2012 40,279 miles

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracked.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 39,659 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Pass 15 Feb 2010 39,178 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2010 39,178 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both Front Tyres Perished

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2009 38,028 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 36,824 miles

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

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

bad oil leak from engine - oil filter suspect

nearside rear lamp cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2008 36,824 miles

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

bad oil leak from engine - oil filter suspect

nearside rear lamp cracked

Pass 19 Jan 2007 35,066 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 32,425 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

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V856 DGF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 V856 DGF, 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 V856 DGF registered?

V856 DGF is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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