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V716 KGC

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,619 mi
Last recorded150,619 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV716 KGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 150,619 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 148,144 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 148,144 miles

Emissions not tested due to smoke from engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 141,583 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 140,742 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

both rear tyres perishing and cracking on tread face area

Fail 17 Jul 2019 140,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

both rear tyres perishing and cracking on tread face area

Pass 4 Jul 2018 132,896 miles

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

both rear arches rusty

Fail 4 Jul 2018 132,896 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

both rear arches rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2017 126,134 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 117,824 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Dec 2014 102,568 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 102,568 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 102,379 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Nov 2013 89,700 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 89,700 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 78,834 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 78,348 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 75,824 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 70,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2008 64,846 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 58,760 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 53,078 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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V716 KGC is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V716 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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V716 KGC is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 November 1999.

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