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V838 KMA

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,773 mi
Last recorded141,773 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV838 KMA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 141,773 miles

engine light is on

front inner arches are corroded

n/s door mirror is cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2015 135,994 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 128,025 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

srs light not illuminating.

Pass 8 May 2013 117,485 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 117,485 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 107,556 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 107,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 105,065 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 102,885 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 102,846 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 96,640 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 96,640 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 89,995 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 82,282 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 76,520 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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V838 KMA is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 V838 KMA, 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 V838 KMA registered?

V838 KMA is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V838 KMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V838 KMA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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