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S240 KLU

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,099 mi
Last recorded149,099 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS240 KLU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 149,099 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 149,099 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 146,921 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 146,908 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 140,062 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 140,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 134,471 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 134,463 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 127,009 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 127,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 124,116 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 124,116 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 118,320 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 118,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 May 2010 105,903 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 105,903 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 96,212 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 85,706 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 85,706 miles

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

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r & o/s/f tyre side walls slightly damaged

Pass 30 May 2007 78,930 miles

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

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 23 May 2006 72,223 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 KLU 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 57.1%.

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 KLU, 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 KLU is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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