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V875 NKK

1999 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,561 mi
Last recorded66,561 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV875 NKK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 66,561 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 28 May 2016 66,561 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 66,424 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2013 65,195 miles

Front exhaust/down pipe/cat derteriorated.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 65,175 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Be advised another exhauxt gas test will need to be done on re-test.

Front exhaust/down pipe/cat derteriorated.

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 62,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 62,521 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 57,803 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 55,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 55,169 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 57,637 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 47,759 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake hose ferrules heavily corroded

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2006 42,889 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear silencer heavily corroded

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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V875 NKK is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V875 NKK, 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 V875 NKK registered?

V875 NKK is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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