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V85 DLH

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

116,856 mi
Last recorded116,856 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV85 DLH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2016 116,856 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 113,230 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 108,352 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 101,094 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 94,178 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 86,527 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 79,905 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 73,183 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 65,459 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 55,694 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 48,045 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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V85 DLH is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V85 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 V85 DLH registered?

V85 DLH is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V85 DLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V85 DLH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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