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S240 KCS

1999 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

126,717 mi
Last recorded126,717 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS240 KCS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 126,717 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front junction to flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 126,716 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front junction to flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front junction to flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi hose to caliper. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 120,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front junction to flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi hose to caliper. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front junction to flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 120,872 miles

Fuel hose insecure 3 x filler pipes clamps missing/broken. (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken. (3.4.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken. (3.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front junction to flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi hose to caliper. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front junction to flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 115,471 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side wing mirror cracked

Fail 13 Dec 2014 115,459 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side wing mirror cracked

Pass 24 Dec 2013 111,308 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2013 111,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 107,526 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Dec 2012 107,526 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2012 107,498 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 102,673 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 94,882 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

clip corroded fuel filler neck to tank

front discs corroded

full undertray fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2010 94,871 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

clip corroded fuel filler neck to tank

front discs corroded

full undertray fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2009 88,449 miles

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

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

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate etc

n/s rear tyre wall starting to perish

n/s rear tyre wearing close to limits on inner edge

o/s rear tyre tread wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2008 81,171 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 72,681 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 72,676 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2006 70,822 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 70,822 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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S240 KCS is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 S240 KCS, 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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S240 KCS is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 January 1999.

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