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S241 KCS

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,079 mi
Last recorded124,079 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS241 KCS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 124,079 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 122,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 120,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Aug 2013 120,171 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2012 118,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2012 118,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 115,645 miles

air bag warning lamp on.

Fail 30 Aug 2010 107,056 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2010 107,056 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 98,216 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 98,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 87,565 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 86,670 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 84,117 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 75,847 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 75,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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S241 KCS is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S241 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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What year was S241 KCS registered?

S241 KCS is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 January 1999.

Is S241 KCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S241 KCS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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