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KIB 8503

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

152,374 mi
Last recorded152,374 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIB 8503
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2019 152,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 149,777 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 149,771 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 144,940 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 139,326 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 139,326 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 135,384 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front abs ring brocken , advise replacement

offside front inner wing corroded advise repair

Pass 7 Jun 2014 133,305 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 133,291 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front brake has slight bind

Pass 4 Jun 2013 130,272 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 May 2012 129,327 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 129,325 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 128,383 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 May 2011 128,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 127,077 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 123,550 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 123,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 117,414 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 117,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 106,970 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 93,709 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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KIB 8503 is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KIB 8503, 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 KIB 8503 registered?

KIB 8503 is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 January 1999.

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