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V887 DGK

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,534 mi
Last recorded122,534 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV887 DGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 122,534 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking along tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 117,845 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 116,880 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 116,020 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 116,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 114,290 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 111,840 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 110,794 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 108,492 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 104,930 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 100,735 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 96,200 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 93,380 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Dec 2013 88,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 88,825 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 83,982 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 79,632 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 75,189 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 70,126 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 65,001 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 59,657 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 59,656 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 56,428 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 53,717 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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V887 DGK is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 V887 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 V887 DGK registered?

V887 DGK is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V887 DGK shows 24 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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