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V863 KPU

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,348 mi
Last recorded147,348 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV863 KPU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 147,348 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

all four coil springs corroded

offside rear brake flixible crimped clamp corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2012 147,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

all four coil springs corroded

offside rear brake flixible crimped clamp corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2011 143,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

handbrake cables starting to seize operation serviceable

Pass 14 Jan 2010 136,457 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 136,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 130,675 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 125,270 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 119,972 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 112,644 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 KPU is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 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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V863 KPU is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 December 1999.

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