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T617 MBV

1999 Saab 9-3 S

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,834 mi
Last recorded147,834 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 S100,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT617 MBV
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2008 147,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 10 Nov 2007 141,120 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 133,334 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 133,334 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 131,121 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S?

Based on 1,366 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
7,378
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
position lamp(s) not working 60
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 44
Direction indicator incorrect colour 39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
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T617 MBV is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 100,641 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T617 MBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was T617 MBV registered?

T617 MBV is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S, first registered on 9 March 1999.

Is T617 MBV safe to buy?

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