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V911 KVN

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,337 mi
Last recorded102,337 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV911 KVN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 102,337 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 101,950 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2024 91,090 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 90,448 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 90,430 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 88,113 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 88,112 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 86,716 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 84,926 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 83,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 79,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 72,951 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 71,468 miles

Centre exhaust slightly corroded

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2015 70,394 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 70,054 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 64,815 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 64,815 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 55,576 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 51,635 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 51,635 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 48,122 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 48,122 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 47,683 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 38,003 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 32,699 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 27,367 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)

near side and off side front tyres cracked beteween tread

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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V911 KVN is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V911 KVN, 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 V911 KVN registered?

V911 KVN is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V911 KVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V911 KVN shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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