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V989 KUA

1999 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

140,674 mi
Last recorded140,674 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV989 KUA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 140,674 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 130,847 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 117,026 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 108,982 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 99,270 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 87,024 miles

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)

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Aug 2011 81,550 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 73,872 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 73,871 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2009 68,671 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 53,348 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 41,446 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 35,302 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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V989 KUA is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 V989 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.

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What year was V989 KUA registered?

V989 KUA is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V989 KUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V989 KUA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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