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K2 BBJ

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,977 mi
Last recorded140,977 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK2 BBJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 140,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 138,193 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 133,204 miles

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

Offside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 133,204 miles

Offside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2010 123,982 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front shock absorber slight leak

Offside rear handbrake cable slightly frayed

Pass 29 Jul 2010 123,982 miles

Offside front shock absorber slight leak

Offside rear handbrake cable slightly frayed

Pass 7 Jul 2009 112,753 miles

All tyres worn on inside edges

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 16 Jun 2008 101,607 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 101,604 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 89,945 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 89,945 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Pass 16 May 2006 89,260 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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K2 BBJ is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 K2 BBJ, 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 K2 BBJ registered?

K2 BBJ is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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