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V741 KCV

1999 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,577 mi
Last recorded113,577 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV741 KCV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 113,577 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit l/ hand rear tyre nearing legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit r/ hand front tyre wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 108,585 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 108,579 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 104,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 104,161 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 99,842 miles

check engine light on

Pass 11 Jul 2012 92,685 miles

check engine light on

Fail 11 Jul 2012 92,685 miles

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

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

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

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

check engine light on

Pass 15 Jul 2011 82,364 miles

offside rear brake disc rusted

Fail 14 Jul 2011 82,364 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear brake disc rusted

Pass 12 Jul 2010 70,372 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)

check engine light on

offside rear brake disc rusted

Fail 12 Jul 2010 70,372 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

check engine light on

nearside and offside wiper rubbers split

offside rear brake disc rusted

Pass 19 Jun 2009 59,234 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 19 May 2008 49,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s and o/s rear brake pipes rusty on ferules

Fail 16 May 2008 49,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s and o/s rear brake pipes rusty on ferules

Pass 5 May 2007 38,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 25,214 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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V741 KCV is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 2,290cc 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 V741 KCV, 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 V741 KCV registered?

V741 KCV is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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