CarVerify

Free Car Check

V891 DYD

1999 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,462 mi
Last recorded102,462 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV891 DYD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 102,462 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 101,378 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 101,156 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 100,730 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2023 100,730 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 99,894 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 98,875 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush that mounts axle to floor (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 98,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush that mounts axle to floor (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 96,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished outer sidewall

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 95,122 miles

Offside Front abs sensor bolt loose

Pass 18 Nov 2014 93,419 miles

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

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 93,419 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 91,365 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 91,365 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 89,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre wearing outer shoulders

Pass 7 Nov 2012 89,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre wearing outer shoulders

Pass 11 Nov 2011 86,822 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre perised

o/s inner c/v boot leaking

o/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Fail 11 Nov 2011 86,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre perised

o/s inner c/v boot leaking

o/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Pass 22 Nov 2010 84,108 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 18 Nov 2009 81,837 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 77,441 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 73,359 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 57,846 miles

both front tyres are low on tread

Pass 15 Nov 2005 43,796 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V891 DYD is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 V891 DYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V891 DYD?

You can check the full history of V891 DYD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V891 DYD registered?

V891 DYD is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V891 DYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V891 DYD shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V891 DYD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V891 DYD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.