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KIG 1903

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,140 mi
Last recorded109,140 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIG 1903
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 109,140 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive engine coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2018 109,118 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

both front bottom arm centre bushes perishing

both front tyres wearing on edges and wearing low

centre exhaust mounting broken

high handbrake travel

n/s front and rear floor pan corroding

o/s rear brake Ferrell corroding

o/s rear coil spring corroding

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge and wearing low

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2017 103,740 miles

nearside front fog lamp not working

front shock absorbers very rusty

offside front antirollbar link bushes cracked

offside rear brake binding on

slight play offside track rod end

Fail 16 Sep 2017 103,655 miles

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front shock absorbers very rusty

nearside front fog lamp not working

offside front antirollbar link bushes cracked

offside rear brake binding on

slight play offside track rod end

Pass 10 Sep 2016 95,218 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near filler neck (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust clamp rotten, but still maintaining a tight seal

Fail 10 Sep 2016 95,218 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near filler neck (2.4.A.3)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

rear exhaust clamp rotten, but still maintaining a tight seal

Pass 17 Mar 2015 94,993 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 89,789 miles

o/s/f shock absorber corroding

Fail 20 Mar 2014 89,789 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f shock absorber corroding

Pass 26 Mar 2013 83,942 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2011 77,340 miles

both rear tyres tread cracking, tyre walls perished

cut on n/s/r inner tyre wall, no cords showing

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2010 73,382 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 71,406 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 67,784 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 64,639 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 64,628 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 61,531 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 58,301 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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KIG 1903 is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KIG 1903, 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 KIG 1903 registered?

KIG 1903 is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 June 1999.

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