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S142 KFL

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,369 mi
Last recorded122,369 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2008
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS142 KFL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2008 122,369 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 111,890 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 111,885 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 May 2006 93,634 miles

slight exhaust blow advise

Fail 2 May 2006 93,634 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight exhaust blow advise

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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S142 KFL is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S142 KFL, 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 S142 KFL registered?

S142 KFL is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S142 KFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S142 KFL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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