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V971 DGF

1999 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,897 mi
Last recorded70,897 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV971 DGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 70,897 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 70,051 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' just out side zone A (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 69,308 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 67,954 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 67,954 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 67,417 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 66,638 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 66,634 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 66,461 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 66,461 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 59,057 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 52,546 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 47,503 miles

bulk head mod required. Suspect broken weld on right side steering rack mount.

Fail 2 Nov 2006 47,502 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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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V971 DGF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V971 DGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V971 DGF registered?

V971 DGF is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is V971 DGF safe to buy?

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