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V862 KPU

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,811 mi
Last recorded148,811 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV862 KPU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 148,811 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 140,558 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 140,557 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 132,384 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 128,220 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 126,798 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Raer exhaust section corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2014 126,796 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Raer exhaust section corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2013 122,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 122,420 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 111,827 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 111,827 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 106,089 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 106,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 104,461 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 104,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 100,369 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

o/s inner cv boot leaking

Pass 13 May 2009 96,604 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2009 96,604 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2008 84,759 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 84,759 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 78,343 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2006 75,372 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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V862 KPU is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V862 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 V862 KPU registered?

V862 KPU is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 October 1999.

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