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V856 KPU

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,600 mi
Last recorded105,600 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV856 KPU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 105,600 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 105,475 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 103,304 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 103,298 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Center floor (6.1.B.2)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 100,799 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached headlamps (1.9.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 97,423 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 94,278 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 94,278 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 89,172 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

fuel cap needs replacing

Pass 8 Feb 2012 80,227 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 74,471 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 65,205 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 58,731 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 54,133 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 49,929 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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V856 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 80%.

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 V856 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 V856 KPU registered?

V856 KPU is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 October 1999.

Is V856 KPU safe to buy?

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