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V972 DGF

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Lpg 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

124,169 mi
Last recorded124,169 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV972 DGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 124,169 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 122,344 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 115,850 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 114,350 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 113,567 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 112,841 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 112,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 111,324 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 109,477 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 108,412 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 107,813 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 103,317 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 94,089 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 90,144 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 87,829 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 85,010 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 82,464 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 75,266 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 67,573 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 67,573 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 65,526 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 62,247 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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V972 DGF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V972 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.

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What year was V972 DGF registered?

V972 DGF is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 November 1999.

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