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V863 DGK

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,471 mi
Last recorded90,471 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 90,471 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

nearside rear and offside rear discs are worn

nearside rear and offside rear tyres worn unevenly on the inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2010 85,508 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 85,508 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 80,517 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 80,517 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side flexiable ferrule slighty corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2008 75,467 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2007

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Mar 2007

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 64,100 miles

n/s/r brake hose ferrale beginning to corroade

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 DGK is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 V863 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 V863 DGK registered?

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

Is V863 DGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V863 DGK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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