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S388 WSU

1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,023 mi
Last recorded100,023 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo104,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS388 WSU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 100,023 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 100,023 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

fuel filler pipes clamps broken

Pass 29 Feb 2008 82,538 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 82,538 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

corrosion starting to affect the front brake discs

exhaust heat shields insecure

power steering fluid low

Pass 26 Feb 2007 74,702 miles

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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S388 WSU is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S388 WSU, 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 S388 WSU registered?

S388 WSU is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo, first registered on 19 January 1999.

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