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V979 KUA

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,025 mi
Last recorded111,025 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV979 KUA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2011 111,025 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

condensation in nearside headlamp

rear discs worn

Pass 6 Dec 2010 104,830 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear track adj !

Pass 3 Oct 2009 101,437 miles

Brake fluid on minimum level.

Oil leak

Slight play in adjustable steering column.

Fail 2 Oct 2009 101,435 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Brake fluid on minimum level.

Oil leak

Slight play in adjustable steering column.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 97,096 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections corroded.

Minor oil leak.

Rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured.

Slight front brake imbalance.

Windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 92,192 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 92,182 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 88,748 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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V979 KUA is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V979 KUA, 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 V979 KUA registered?

V979 KUA is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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