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S764 TCF

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,798 mi
Last recorded173,798 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS764 TCF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 173,798 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

battery insecure

centre exhust bracked rusted.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 165,043 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 156,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2010 156,927 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2009 149,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2009 149,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2007 131,658 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 123,036 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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S764 TCF 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 75%.

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 S764 TCF, 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 S764 TCF registered?

S764 TCF is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 January 1999.

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