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V898 DGF

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,447 mi
Last recorded69,447 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV898 DGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 69,447 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 68,647 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 67,557 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2014 67,549 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2013 66,208 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 64,545 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 64,544 miles

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 62,854 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

windscreen has marks in outer zone a not affecting view of road

Pass 1 Oct 2010 62,409 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 61,814 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 61,814 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 60,840 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 59,890 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 52,602 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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V898 DGF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 V898 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 V898 DGF registered?

V898 DGF is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 October 1999.

Is V898 DGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V898 DGF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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