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T188 NBL

1999 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,042 mi
Last recorded152,042 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Tid128,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT188 NBL
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2013 152,042 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 152,042 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 133,551 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 133,548 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 111,847 miles

small patches of corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2011 111,847 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

small patches of corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2010 110,843 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 110,773 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both wiper blades starting to perish

Pass 17 Apr 2009 100,158 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 100,158 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 95,500 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 8 Apr 2008 95,500 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 85,746 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 72,551 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
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T188 NBL is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 128,474 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 Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T188 NBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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T188 NBL is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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