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V725 KGC

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

70,435 mi
Last recorded70,435 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV725 KGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 70,435 miles

Both rear indicators going white.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 66,738 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 66,738 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear exhaust silencer in very poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 61,827 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2015 61,827 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2014 56,168 miles

both rear tyres cracking

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2013 51,848 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wipers smeary

long travel in hand brake lever

Fail 6 Jun 2013 51,847 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wipers smeary

long travel in hand brake lever

Pass 7 Nov 2011 41,632 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 41,632 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 38,753 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 36,466 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 34,300 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 34,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 31,994 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 31,994 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Jul 2006 29,654 miles

both rear tyres walls perishing

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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V725 KGC is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 V725 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 V725 KGC registered?

V725 KGC is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 December 1999.

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