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V863 KHJ

1999 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,700 mi
Last recorded93,700 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV863 KHJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 93,700 miles

n/side rear tyre slightly cracked

Fail 16 Aug 2011 93,692 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/side rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 24 May 2010 86,280 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 79,930 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 May 2009 79,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2008 73,599 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 64,117 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 60,548 miles

both rear shoch absorbers showing signs of weeping

Pass 14 Jul 2005 51,876 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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V863 KHJ is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V863 KHJ, 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 V863 KHJ registered?

V863 KHJ is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V863 KHJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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