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V905 KFH

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,766 mi
Last recorded99,766 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV905 KFH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 99,766 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 99,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel filler neck connection insecure

Pass 26 Jul 2024 98,447 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 98,178 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 97,829 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 96,723 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 96,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint on centre section. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded. (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated.

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel speed sensor ring slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front mounting bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly out of shape on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel speed sensor ring slightly corroded.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded. (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 95,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Intermediate pipe to centre section. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber casing. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber casing. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 95,305 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferrule slightly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 95,292 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferrule slightly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 94,144 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 93,727 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 93,727 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 92,464 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 92,464 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 91,333 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 88,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 88,696 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 84,729 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 82,423 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 78,395 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 78,395 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 70,929 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2006 70,929 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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V905 KFH is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 V905 KFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V905 KFH registered?

V905 KFH is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 December 1999.

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