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V917 DGF

1999 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,780 mi
Last recorded96,780 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV917 DGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 96,780 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 95,809 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 93,600 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 93,600 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 91,705 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 89,190 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 89,029 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 86,134 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 81,148 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 80,296 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 80,275 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 77,981 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 66,465 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 53,974 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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V917 DGF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V917 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V917 DGF registered?

V917 DGF is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 October 1999.

Is V917 DGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V917 DGF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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