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S283 KGN

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,491 mi
Last recorded143,491 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS283 KGN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 143,491 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 143,293 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 138,934 miles

Bulkhead flexing at steering rack mounting points

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre has signs of weakening structure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 138,920 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Bulkhead flexing at steering rack mounting points

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre has signs of weakening structure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 137,830 miles

Bulkhead flexing when steering rocked and brake applied indicating weakening behind fire wall.Recommend further investigation as fractures are common place on this particular vehicle

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre has stepping in tread indicating structure weakening

Pass 7 Jan 2013 136,587 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear number plates deteriorated close to limit

n/s head light image deteriorated close to limit

o/s head light image deteriorated close to limit

Fail 10 Jan 2012 133,469 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 133,469 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 115,896 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 105,459 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 95,632 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 87,168 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 87,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 76,949 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 76,949 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 66,676 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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S283 KGN 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 S283 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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S283 KGN is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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