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V882 KBT

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

54,278 mi
Last recorded54,278 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV882 KBT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 54,278 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

boot floor coroded

Pass 25 Aug 2023 53,976 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 53,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2022 53,599 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 53,599 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 53,159 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 52,659 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 52,659 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 52,112 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 51,412 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside to offside front bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 50,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 49,757 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 48,018 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 48,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front and rear floors offside front and rear floors (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 45,856 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish.

Fail 21 Aug 2014 45,856 miles

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

o/s/r tyre starting to perish.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 43,788 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 40,624 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear wiper split

Pass 26 Aug 2011 38,408 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 36,161 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 36,156 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 33,617 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 31,640 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 29,197 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 29,195 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 26,080 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 22,520 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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V882 KBT is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 V882 KBT, 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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V882 KBT is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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