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V887 DGF

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,921 mi
Last recorded87,921 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV887 DGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 87,921 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 74,625 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/f direction indicator slight damage

Pass 1 Nov 2012 69,478 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 64,052 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 64,040 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2010 54,490 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear number plates starting to disfigure

Front discs worn

Front wipers starting to smear

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 46,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 45,529 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 45,529 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 40,888 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 37,442 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 37,442 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V887 DGF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V887 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 V887 DGF registered?

V887 DGF is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V887 DGF safe to buy?

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