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V722 KGC

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

111,311 mi
Last recorded111,311 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV722 KGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 111,311 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 104,663 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 97,375 miles

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

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

play in steering colume

Fail 11 Sep 2009 97,375 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

play in steering colume

Pass 15 Aug 2008 82,619 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 82,612 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 82,519 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Plastic sill covers fitted, unable to carry out full inspection

Slight blow down pipe joint

Washer operation poor

Pass 12 Mar 2007 76,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2007 76,498 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 66,764 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 66,764 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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V722 KGC is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V722 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 V722 KGC registered?

V722 KGC is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 November 1999.

Is V722 KGC safe to buy?

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