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V704 KGC

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,821 mi
Last recorded103,821 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV704 KGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 103,821 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 95,202 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 90,899 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 90,899 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 85,292 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT CHASSIS DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CUT ON SIDEWALL & WORN CLOSE TO THE LIMIT

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED AROUND SIDEWALL

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 85,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT CHASSIS DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CUT ON SIDEWALL & WORN CLOSE TO THE LIMIT

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED AROUND SIDEWALL

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 79,286 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 77,390 miles

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

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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V704 KGC is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V704 KGC, 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 V704 KGC registered?

V704 KGC is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V704 KGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V704 KGC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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