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S819 PKH

1999 Saab 9-3 S Turbo

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,092 mi
Last recorded134,092 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 S Turbo103,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS819 PKH
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Turbo
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2008 134,092 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 133,840 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 122,932 miles

rear nearside tyre out of shaph

rear offside tyre low

Fail 15 Nov 2007 122,932 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear nearside tyre out of shaph

rear offside tyre low

Pass 6 Oct 2006 115,039 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Turbo?

Based on 1,094 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
7,581
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
position lamp(s) not working 53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 29
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S819 PKH is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S 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 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 103,742 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 S Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S819 PKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S819 PKH registered?

S819 PKH is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S Turbo, first registered on 8 February 1999.

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