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V831 KPU

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,435 mi
Last recorded187,435 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV831 KPU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 187,435 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 174,796 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 163,174 miles

O/S/F tyre is wearing on inside edge

Oil leak

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 163,172 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

O/S/F tyre is wearing on inside edge

Oil leak

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 163,112 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

both rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 14 Mar 2007 155,516 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 155,516 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 148,467 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 128,600 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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V831 KPU is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V831 KPU, 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 V831 KPU registered?

V831 KPU is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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