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T43 SSF

1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,533 mi
Last recorded97,533 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo104,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT43 SSF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2009 97,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 May 2009 97,531 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2008 90,829 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 90,829 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 87,492 miles

Engine and gearbox have oil leaks.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 May 2007 87,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Engine and gearbox have oil leaks.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2006 80,569 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 80,568 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo?

Based on 2,405 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
7,807
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Registration plate lamp not working 38
brake disc excessively pitted 37
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T43 SSF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 104,775 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T43 SSF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was T43 SSF registered?

T43 SSF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo, first registered on 14 April 1999.

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