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V87 DLH

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,924 mi
Last recorded101,924 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV87 DLH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 101,924 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 98,159 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)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 97,615 miles

front brake disc's corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

power steering pipe damp

rear brake disc's corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2017 97,615 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake disc's corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

power steering pipe damp

rear brake disc's corroded

Fail 18 May 2015 93,091 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

misting of oil around pas rack and pipes

oil leak around engine

small split in nearside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 18 May 2015 93,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

misting of oil around pas rack and pipes

oil leak around engine

small split in nearside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 20 Feb 2014 88,843 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 87,944 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 87,308 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 85,689 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 84,351 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 84,351 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 80,078 miles

offside rear brake disc heavily pitted

rear exhaust box rusty. mounting broken

Pass 17 Jan 2007 65,301 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 55,764 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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V87 DLH 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 80%.

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 V87 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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V87 DLH is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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