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V502 FKH

1999 Saab 9-3 S Tid

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,210 mi
Last recorded152,210 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 S Tid130,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV502 FKH
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Tid
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 152,210 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 152,210 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 141,836 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 141,836 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 128,697 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 111,841 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 111,841 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Tid?

Based on 460 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
11,429
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19
position lamp(s) not working 16
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 13
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
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V502 FKH is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S Tid in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 S Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 130,039 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 S Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V502 FKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was V502 FKH registered?

V502 FKH is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S Tid, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V502 FKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V502 FKH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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