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K155 LDG

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,683 mi
Last recorded85,683 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 LDG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2011 85,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

crack in windscreen out side the swept area at time of test

o/s/r tyre heavily perished

small damage to n/s/r tyre wall

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers being fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2011 85,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s/r tyre heavily perished

small damage to n/s/r tyre wall

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers being fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2009 80,171 miles

accident repairs to front chassis

surface cut on wall of nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Apr 2009 80,158 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

accident repairs to front chassis

surface cut on wall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2007 76,774 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 70,905 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 70,905 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2005 58,208 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front exhaust sections rusty

minor gearbox oil leak

o/s and n/s front floor rusty

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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K155 LDG is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K155 LDG, 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 K155 LDG registered?

K155 LDG is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 1999.

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