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V849 KPU

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,885 mi
Last recorded127,885 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV849 KPU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 127,885 miles

exhaust leaking at front joint

front exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2014 122,960 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 116,118 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 109,224 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 109,221 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 101,590 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 94,371 miles

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)

heat sheilds over exhaust loose !!

Pass 8 Sep 2009 88,244 miles

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)

o/s inner drive shaft gaiter weeping

Fail 8 Sep 2009 88,244 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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)

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

o/s inner drive shaft gaiter weeping

Pass 13 Sep 2008 84,227 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre exhaust box mount broken but still supporting system

offside front inner c.v joint split

rear exhaust box clamp broken

Fail 13 Sep 2008 84,227 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre exhaust box mount broken but still supporting system

offside front inner c.v joint split

rear exhaust box clamp broken

Pass 3 Sep 2007 79,404 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Sep 2006 73,279 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 66,122 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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V849 KPU 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 V849 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 V849 KPU registered?

V849 KPU is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 October 1999.

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