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V854 KPU

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,474 mi
Last recorded87,474 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV854 KPU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 87,474 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished and unevenly worn on inside edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Nearside Front tyre heavily perished all round side wall

Pass 24 Jul 2018 86,405 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre stepped on inside edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front bulkhead area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 86,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower rear arm front bush ( in front arm) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead area (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower rear arm front bush ( in front arm) (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2017 86,195 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower rear arm front bush ( in front arm) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead area (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower rear arm front bush ( in front arm) (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2016 85,637 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2015 85,635 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2013 83,247 miles

rear exhaust and clamp deteriorated

Fail 7 Sep 2013 83,247 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust and clamp deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2012 80,694 miles

Advise o/s/f fog lamp glass broken

Fail 3 Aug 2012 80,694 miles

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

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

Advise o/s/f fog lamp glass broken

Pass 2 Aug 2011 78,113 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 78,111 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight cracking to n/s/f and n/s/r tyres

Pass 14 Aug 2010 78,107 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking on side wall and tread area

Fail 13 Aug 2010 78,107 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre cracking on side wall and tread area

Pass 14 Jul 2006 75,635 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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V854 KPU is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V854 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 V854 KPU registered?

V854 KPU is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V854 KPU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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