MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,524 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S290 KGN is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 S290 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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How do I check the history of S290 KGN?
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What year was S290 KGN registered?
S290 KGN is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 January 1999.
Is S290 KGN safe to buy?
The MOT history for S290 KGN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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