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T312 RUY

1999 Saab 9-3 S Tid

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,446 mi
Last recorded162,446 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2007
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 S Tid130,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT312 RUY
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Tid
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2007 162,446 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 152,753 miles

advise rear exhaust box heavily corroded †although not blowing at time of test monitor

Fail 20 Sep 2006 152,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2005 141,711 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nail in tyre

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Tid?

Based on 460 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
11,429
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19
position lamp(s) not working 16
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 13
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
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T312 RUY is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S Tid in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 S Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 130,039 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 S Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T312 RUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was T312 RUY registered?

T312 RUY is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S Tid, first registered on 29 March 1999.

Is T312 RUY safe to buy?

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