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S717 KLX

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,979 mi
Last recorded90,979 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS717 KLX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 90,979 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jan 2020 90,574 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Dec 2018 88,342 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jan 2018 85,470 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 83,413 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 80,913 miles

child seats fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2015 79,376 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 78,982 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 77,684 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 74,868 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 71,265 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 68,398 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 65,236 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 65,236 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 62,333 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 62,333 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 56,756 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 53,205 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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S717 KLX is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S717 KLX, 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 S717 KLX registered?

S717 KLX is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 January 1999.

Is S717 KLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S717 KLX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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