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V961 DCG

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,296 mi
Last recorded150,296 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2021
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV961 DCG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2021 150,296 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 140,644 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 136,746 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 136,671 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 132,709 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 132,709 miles

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 129,591 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 128,989 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2011 126,630 miles

Both rear axle pivot bushes are degrading.

Exhaust has a repair - not leaking

near side wing repeter has outer cover missing.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 118,246 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 100,011 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 96,335 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 92,202 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 87,388 miles

Both front shock absorber housings corroded

Both rear tyres getting low

Fail 17 Feb 2006 87,388 miles

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.

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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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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