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V991 DGF

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,602 mi
Last recorded104,602 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV991 DGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 104,602 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 95,661 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 95,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 94,251 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 93,610 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 93,610 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 93,608 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides slight cracking inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2007 78,340 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 64,552 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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V991 DGF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V991 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 V991 DGF registered?

V991 DGF is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is V991 DGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V991 DGF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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