MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,296 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe flexi (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both rear axle pivot bushes are degrading.
Exhaust has a repair - not leaking
near side wing repeter has outer cover missing.
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both front shock absorber housings corroded
Both rear tyres getting low
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both front shock absorber housings corroded
Engine has an air leak
Front tyres getting low
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V961 DCG is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 V961 DCG, 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 V961 DCG registered?
V961 DCG is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 October 1999.
Is V961 DCG safe to buy?
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