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V869 DGK

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,889 mi
Last recorded108,889 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV869 DGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 108,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracked and perished on sidewall

Fail 16 Feb 2015 108,889 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracked and perished on sidewall

Pass 21 Feb 2014 105,487 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

travel h/brake

Fail 21 Feb 2014 105,487 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

travel h/brake

Pass 5 Mar 2013 99,760 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre and rear exhaust corroded at joint

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres perished

wiper and indicator switches slightly loose

Fail 28 Feb 2013 99,701 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre and rear exhaust corroded at joint

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres perished

wiper and indicator switches slightly loose

Pass 5 Mar 2012 93,718 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 93,716 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 92,137 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 88,284 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 83,655 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 79,143 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 74,185 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 68,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 68,750 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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V869 DGK is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V869 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 V869 DGK registered?

V869 DGK is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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