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V968 DGF

1999 Saab 9-3 S Tid

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,098 mi
Last recorded96,098 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2008
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 S Tid130,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV968 DGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Tid
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2008 96,098 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front link bars minor play

Fail 25 Jul 2008 166,816 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front link bars minor play

Pass 18 Jul 2007 160,629 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 159,741 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 153,392 miles

Engine Performance Down On Power

Front & Rear Brakes Cannot Be Inspected Due To Wheels & Backing Plates

Rear Brake Lightly Scraping

Slight Knocking On Steering Colum Lower Bush

Fail 29 Jun 2006 153,392 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front & rear brake cannot be inspected properly due to brake disc backing plates

Rear brakes lightly scraping

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Tid?

Based on 460 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
11,429
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19
position lamp(s) not working 16
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 13
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
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V968 DGF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S Tid in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 S Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 130,039 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 S Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V968 DGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 S Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-3 S Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V968 DGF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S Tid, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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