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V905 DGF

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

159,856 mi
Last recorded159,856 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV905 DGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 159,856 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2021 159,856 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2020 158,548 miles

back box exhaust rusty

Fail 15 Apr 2020 158,548 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure plus box very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 157,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear exhaust silencers are corroded.

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 157,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear exhaust silencers are corroded.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 156,616 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 156,615 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 154,748 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing bothsides (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2016 153,507 miles

very slight fuel leak or weap on engine?

Pass 2 Jun 2015 152,827 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 151,806 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 147,712 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 136,900 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 136,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 128,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on edges

rear brake discs corrodeing

Pass 14 Apr 2011 128,060 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on edges

rear brake discs corrodeing

Fail 5 May 2010 120,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 May 2010 120,493 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 May 2009 112,214 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 7 May 2009 112,214 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside and nearside rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 9 May 2008 103,280 miles

rear exhaust corrosion around joint

Pass 23 Apr 2007 95,792 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 95,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 27 Mar 2006 87,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 87,218 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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V905 DGF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 V905 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 V905 DGF registered?

V905 DGF is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 October 1999.

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