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T215 JVV

1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,414 mi
Last recorded125,414 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto97,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT215 JVV
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo Auto
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 May 2009 125,414 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

near side rear locking wheel nut damaged

oil leak from near side rear sill

Pass 7 May 2009 125,414 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

near side rear locking wheel nut damaged

oil leak from near side rear sill

Pass 6 May 2008 117,046 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2006 105,514 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brakes have 16% imbalance

Pass 13 Oct 2006 105,514 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brakes have 16% imbalance

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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T215 JVV is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto in Silver 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 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 97,007 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T215 JVV, 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.

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What year was T215 JVV registered?

T215 JVV is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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