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V918 DGF

1999 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,151 mi
Last recorded93,151 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV918 DGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 93,151 miles

both front brake discs worn

nearside rear brake disc pitted

Fail 15 Dec 2014 93,138 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs worn

nearside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 28 Nov 2013 89,748 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 89,748 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 87,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 84,103 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 79,338 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 74,534 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 68,320 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 54,906 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 54,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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V918 DGF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V918 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 V918 DGF registered?

V918 DGF is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V918 DGF safe to buy?

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