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V65 LGK

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

173,012 mi
Last recorded173,012 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV65 LGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 173,012 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive verious (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on limit+deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

engine management light on

front inner wings/wheelboxes,floors etc showing corrosion/corroded+front floor pans slightly damaged

o/s suspension strut has play at gland on limit

Pass 13 Jul 2018 167,935 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 160,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 147,656 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Fail 18 May 2016 147,656 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 134,989 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 121,732 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine light on

wet conditions

Fail 23 Oct 2013 121,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine light on

wet conditions

Pass 23 Oct 2012 104,441 miles

rear tyres inner edges worn

Fail 18 Oct 2012 104,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear tyres inner edges worn

Pass 21 Oct 2011 93,758 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil level low

Pass 24 Sep 2010 88,522 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine oil level low

Fail 24 Sep 2010 88,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine oil level low

Pass 7 Oct 2009 84,568 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 80,051 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 75,705 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 75,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 72,343 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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V65 LGK is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V65 LGK, 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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V65 LGK is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 October 1999.

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