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T105 KVX

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,991 mi
Last recorded150,991 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT105 KVX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 150,991 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insicure

Pass 11 Jul 2012 144,095 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 144,086 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

osf tyre devoid of tread on inside edge & perrished

Pass 8 Jun 2011 138,435 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2011 138,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2010 129,195 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front tyres wearing excessively on inside

Fail 23 Jun 2010 129,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front tyres wearing excessively on inside

Pass 22 May 2009 115,038 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 115,038 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 98,442 miles

all discs slightly corroded

slight power steering fluid from rack area

Pass 20 Nov 2006 94,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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T105 KVX is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T105 KVX, 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 T105 KVX registered?

T105 KVX is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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