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V975 DGF

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,288 mi
Last recorded125,288 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV975 DGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 125,288 miles

Offside Rear shockie dust cover slightly deteraited

n/s/r brake pipe slightly rusty

Fail 9 Nov 2015 125,274 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear shockie dust cover slightly deteraited

n/s/r brake pipe slightly rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2014 120,488 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

floor rusty at drain holes

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside

Pass 7 Nov 2013 116,487 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly rusty

Fail 31 Oct 2013 116,487 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2012 110,687 miles

Centre exhaust heatshield loose and vibrating

Fail 27 Oct 2012 110,687 miles

Centre exhaust heatshield loose and vibrating

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 106,021 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 105,881 miles

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

park brake tavel high

rea number plate deteriorating

rear park brake cables deteriorating

Pass 17 Jun 2009 97,823 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 89,951 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 82,324 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 74,511 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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V975 DGF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V975 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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V975 DGF is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 November 1999.

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