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V426 KAM

1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,562 mi
Last recorded150,562 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV426 KAM
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo Auto
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 150,562 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 150,562 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 145,035 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2007 145,035 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 134,321 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge of tread

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto?

Based on 1,180 MOT tests across 237 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
6,558
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
position lamp(s) not working 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 23
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V426 KAM is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 97,007 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 SE Turbo Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V426 KAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V426 KAM is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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