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V963 DCG

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,852 mi
Last recorded92,852 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV963 DCG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 92,852 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 92,136 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 90,605 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 88,712 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 84,311 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 79,064 miles

Front no. plate cracked

N/s/f brake binding

O/s/f shock absorber corroded

Rear wiper rubber deteriorated

Fail 7 Dec 2012 79,064 miles

Front no. plate cracked

N/s/f brake binding

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

O/s/f shock absorber corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear wiper rubber deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2011 72,355 miles

Front brake discs worn // Rear brake discs corroded

Front wipers noisy // Rear wiper judders and smears

Rear washer inop

Stone chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Dec 2010 69,230 miles

front brake discs corroded

n/s wiper snmears and judders

o/s/r seat belt receiver outer casing broken

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2009 65,322 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 62,606 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 60,537 miles

rear ex box badly rusted

Pass 3 Nov 2006 56,951 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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V963 DCG is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 V963 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 V963 DCG registered?

V963 DCG is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 November 1999.

Is V963 DCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V963 DCG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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