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V993 DGF

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

83,002 mi
Last recorded83,002 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV993 DGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 83,002 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 83,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 79,062 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 77,244 miles

Covers fitted over o/side and n/side outer cills.

Slight dampness on steering rack but no leaks found.

o/side front seat belt getting slow in retracting.

Fail 19 Dec 2013 77,244 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Covers fitted over o/side and n/side outer cills.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight dampness on steering rack but no leaks found.

o/side front seat belt getting slow in retracting.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 74,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 74,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 10 Nov 2012 74,484 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres have cracks in walls not a fail yet but should replace soon

Fail 26 Nov 2011 71,299 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 71,299 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 67,477 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 63,615 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 58,763 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 58,763 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 54,544 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 54,512 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 49,370 miles

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

O/S/F tyre approaching 2mm wear indicator.

Rear tyre size different to front.

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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V993 DGF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 V993 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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V993 DGF is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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