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V866 DGK

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,734 mi
Last recorded78,734 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV866 DGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 78,734 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 75,425 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 74,551 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

addvise exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2013 74,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

addvise exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2012 71,703 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 68,166 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 68,166 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 64,789 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 63,035 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 58,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 54,845 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 46,725 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

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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V866 DGK is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V866 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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V866 DGK is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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