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V880 DGF

1999 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,418 mi
Last recorded113,418 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV880 DGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 113,418 miles

EML light on

airbag light on

Fail 7 Apr 2011 101,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

windscreen washer jets one each side blocked

wiper blades smeary

Pass 7 Apr 2011 101,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

windscreen washer jets one each side blocked

wiper blades smeary

Pass 16 Jul 2010 98,157 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 91,362 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 83,305 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 75,853 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 70,898 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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V880 DGF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V880 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 V880 DGF registered?

V880 DGF is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V880 DGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V880 DGF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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