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V978 DGF

1999 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,289 mi
Last recorded90,289 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV978 DGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 90,289 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 17 Dec 2012 76,028 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

osf brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Dec 2011 67,616 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

nearside mirror cracked

rear number plate deteriorating although still readable

Fail 13 Dec 2011 67,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

nearside mirror cracked

rear number plate deteriorating although still readable

Pass 15 Dec 2010 63,987 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 56,320 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 49,839 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 44,899 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 44,899 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 38,006 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 31,146 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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V978 DGF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V978 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 V978 DGF registered?

V978 DGF is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 December 1999.

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