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K3 MDN

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,499 mi
Last recorded56,499 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 MDN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2010 56,499 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 56,499 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 45,422 miles

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

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

o/s wiper blade smeary

Fail 19 Feb 2009 45,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

o/s wiper blade smeary

Pass 10 Jan 2008 35,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 30,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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K3 MDN is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 K3 MDN, 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 K3 MDN registered?

K3 MDN is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is K3 MDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K3 MDN shows 6 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.

Does K3 MDN have outstanding finance?

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