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S301 KNH

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

123,516 mi
Last recorded123,516 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS301 KNH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2015 123,516 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 123,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 122,169 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 122,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 115,439 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 115,437 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 110,978 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 110,978 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 102,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 98,436 miles

Both number plates slightly discoloured

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 96,116 miles

Both number plates slightly discoloured

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2009 96,116 miles

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

Both number plates slightly discoloured

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

N/S rear tyre starting to perish and craxk

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 90,127 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 90,120 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 82,672 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 82,672 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 75,123 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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S301 KNH is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S301 KNH, 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 S301 KNH registered?

S301 KNH is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is S301 KNH safe to buy?

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