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T518 KAM

1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,529 mi
Last recorded151,529 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo104,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT518 KAM
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2009 151,529 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 151,527 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 143,258 miles

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

front registration plate faded needs replacing

Fail 7 Feb 2008 143,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front registration plate faded needs replacing

Pass 6 Feb 2007 132,539 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2006 120,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 120,991 miles

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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T518 KAM is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T518 KAM, 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 T518 KAM registered?

T518 KAM is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo, first registered on 25 March 1999.

Is T518 KAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T518 KAM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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