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V891 DGK

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,884 mi
Last recorded123,884 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV891 DGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2020 123,884 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested lens cracked/damaged. Unable to determine affect on beam image. (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along floor around mounting clip (1.1.11 (c))

Excessive corrosion to boot floor/spare wheel well.

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 118,974 miles

Nearside Mirror cover missing

Pass 1 May 2018 112,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 112,392 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper missing (6.1.C.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2017 111,045 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 106,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on outside shoulder

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on outside shoulder

Fail 7 Oct 2016 106,696 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on outside shoulder

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on outside shoulder

Pass 17 Oct 2015 103,916 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

exhaust system corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2015 103,916 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2014 97,351 miles

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

cracking to nearside rear tyre side wall

Fail 23 Oct 2014 97,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

cracking to nearside rear tyre side wall

Pass 16 Oct 2013 84,919 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 84,110 miles

handbrake travels high needs adjustment

rear exhaust silencer coroded

Fail 15 Oct 2012 84,110 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

handbrake travels high needs adjustment

rear exhaust silencer coroded

Pass 17 Oct 2011 81,984 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 77,600 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 76,086 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 70,733 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 70,733 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 59,730 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 48,630 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 48,630 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)

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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V891 DGK is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V891 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 V891 DGK registered?

V891 DGK is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V891 DGK shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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