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V844 KPU

1999 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,785 mi
Last recorded113,785 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV844 KPU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 113,785 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 113,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 112,921 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 4 May 2018 112,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 104,115 miles

Coolant leak slight ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (225/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment all (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged slight ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres badly perished misshapen inner edges and getting low (225/45r17

Fail 21 Apr 2017 104,104 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak slight ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (225/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment all (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged slight ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres badly perished misshapen inner edges and getting low (225/45r17

Pass 31 Mar 2016 96,608 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 95,071 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 94,960 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 91,506 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 May 2011 89,249 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear silencer heat shield loose

Fail 7 May 2010 84,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2010 84,753 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 81,345 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 79,585 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 76,825 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 73,541 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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V844 KPU is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 V844 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 V844 KPU registered?

V844 KPU is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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