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T541 XDE

1999 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,474 mi
Last recorded122,474 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Tid128,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT541 XDE
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2010 122,474 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 122,392 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 122,296 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2009 115,841 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 115,841 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 107,237 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 96,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 96,061 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 83,042 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 71,407 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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T541 XDE is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T541 XDE, 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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What year was T541 XDE registered?

T541 XDE is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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