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V931 DGF

1999 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,105 mi
Last recorded52,105 miles
Recorded on19 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV931 DGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2012 52,105 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 49,658 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 45,510 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 41,917 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 41,916 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 40,534 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 40,534 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 39,192 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 39,189 miles

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

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD IS ON 2.0 MM †MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6 MM

Pass 10 Aug 2006 36,697 miles

Rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2005 34,745 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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V931 DGF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Green 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 V931 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 V931 DGF registered?

V931 DGF is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 September 1999.

Is V931 DGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V931 DGF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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