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V863 DGF

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,003 mi
Last recorded47,003 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV863 DGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2022 47,003 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured bulk head fractured (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 46,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 45,473 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 43,932 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 42,595 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 41,260 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 41,260 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 39,830 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 38,872 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 37,843 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 36,652 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 35,107 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 35,107 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 34,102 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 32,211 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 28,810 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 27,546 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 27,201 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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V863 DGF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V863 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 V863 DGF registered?

V863 DGF is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V863 DGF safe to buy?

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