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S276 KGN

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,850 mi
Last recorded150,850 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS276 KGN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2013 150,850 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Sill covers fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Oct 2013 150,845 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Sill covers fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Oct 2012 135,747 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 120,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2010 112,063 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 112,057 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 104,347 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 98,337 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 92,534 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 81,479 miles

front pads and discs worn

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2005 73,352 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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S276 KGN is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 S276 KGN, 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 S276 KGN registered?

S276 KGN is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S276 KGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S276 KGN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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