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V899 DGK

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,554 mi
Last recorded120,554 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV899 DGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 120,554 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 120,554 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 113,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Nov 2019 113,648 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Oct 2018 105,677 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 104,815 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 103,404 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 101,293 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 98,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 98,734 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 95,448 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 92,954 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 89,054 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 89,054 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 82,470 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 72,689 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 66,417 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 64,096 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 60,083 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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V899 DGK is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V899 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 V899 DGK registered?

V899 DGK is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V899 DGK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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