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V719 NKN

1999 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,688 mi
Last recorded101,688 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV719 NKN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 101,688 miles

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

Offside Front head light broken

Pass 16 Jan 2017 99,997 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 99,989 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 98,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 96,261 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 87,101 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 87,101 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 78,714 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 78,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

SLIGHT P/S FLUID LEAK FROM STEERING RACK STEERING RACK FLEXING ON BULKHEAD PANEL

Pass 21 Sep 2010 71,898 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 71,898 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

advise changeing both front shock absorbers

Pass 26 Sep 2009 65,240 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 58,331 miles

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

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

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

front no plate cracked n/S door mirror craked slight leak power steering pump n/s BULKHEAD flexing slighty behind steering rack mounting

Pass 6 Jan 2007 49,285 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 43,416 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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V719 NKN is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V719 NKN, 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 V719 NKN registered?

V719 NKN is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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