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V869 KKJ

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,703 mi
Last recorded146,703 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV869 KKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 146,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

inner edge offside rear tyre

rear discs rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2010 144,386 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 144,386 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 140,891 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2009 140,890 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2008 128,843 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 109,657 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 106,324 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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V869 KKJ is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V869 KKJ, 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 V869 KKJ registered?

V869 KKJ is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 November 1999.

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