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B16 JFN

1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

181,731 mi
Last recorded181,731 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo104,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 JFN
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 181,731 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 180,664 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 154,662 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 154,662 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2007 153,765 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 147,966 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 147,966 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Fail 12 Sep 2005 136,871 miles

Both rear brake hose ferulles rusty

Front anti-roll bar nearside link arm joint gaiter split

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake needs servicing and cables lubricating

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2005 136,871 miles

Both rear brake hose ferulles rusty

Front anti-roll bar nearside link arm joint gaiter split

Parking brake needs servicing and cables lubricating

Rear brake discs corroded

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo?

Based on 2,405 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
7,807
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Registration plate lamp not working 38
brake disc excessively pitted 37
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B16 JFN is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 104,775 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 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B16 JFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B16 JFN registered?

B16 JFN is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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