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V96 DCG

1999 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,019 mi
Last recorded74,019 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV96 DCG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 74,019 miles

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

Steering rack has mist of oil

Fail 28 Aug 2012 74,019 miles

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering rack has mist of oil

Pass 30 Jul 2011 71,715 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 71,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 69,495 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 67,195 miles

nail in tread of n/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2008 63,254 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 60,209 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 56,627 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 54,219 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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V96 DCG is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 V96 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 V96 DCG registered?

V96 DCG is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 September 1999.

Is V96 DCG safe to buy?

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