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V920 DGF

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,003 mi
Last recorded109,003 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV920 DGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 109,003 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 101,854 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2014 101,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2014 98,011 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 98,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 95,946 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 93,967 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 88,937 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 88,932 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 82,740 miles

All 4 shock absorbers showing slight reduction in damping effort

Both front brake discs worn

Both front suspension track control arms to both front lower suspension arm mounting bushes worn

Both front tyres worn low

Exhaust back box badly rusted

Front brake pads getting low

Front number plate not displaying a BSAU number or a makers name & postcode

Fail 30 Sep 2009 82,740 miles

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

All 4 shock absorbers showing slight reduction in damping effort

Both front brake discs worn

Both front suspension track control arms to both front lower suspension arm mounting bushes worn

Both front tyres worn low

Exhaust back box badly rusted

Front brake pads getting low

Front number plate not displaying a BSAU number or a makers name & postcode

Main beam tell tail not working

Pass 19 Jun 2008 73,777 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Both front lower suspension arm to track control arm mounting bushes perished and worn

Both front shock absorbers showing reduced damping effort

Both rear brake discs rusted

Exhaust back box very rusty

Front number plate damaged

Offside windscreen washer jet not working correctly

Pass 20 Jun 2007 64,057 miles

Both front shock absorbers showing reduced damping effort

Both rear brake flex hose ferrules rusty

Exhaust back box very rusty

Front and rear number plates degrading

Front brake discs worn

Nail in offside rear tyre tread area

Fail 20 Jun 2007 64,057 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 49,184 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 49,184 miles

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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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V920 DGF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V920 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 V920 DGF registered?

V920 DGF is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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