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S231 JGC

1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,545 mi
Last recorded134,545 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2007
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto97,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS231 JGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo Auto
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2007 134,545 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 125,617 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 91,572 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 91,572 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto?

Based on 1,180 MOT tests across 237 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
6,558
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
position lamp(s) not working 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 23
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S231 JGC is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 97,007 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S231 JGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S231 JGC registered?

S231 JGC is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S231 JGC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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