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T65 BGT

1999 Saab 9-3 S

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,555 mi
Last recorded119,555 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 S100,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT65 BGT
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2010 119,555 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 119,486 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 103,412 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 103,412 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 90,101 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 87,768 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 87,768 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 67,518 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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T65 BGT is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T65 BGT, 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 T65 BGT registered?

T65 BGT is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S, first registered on 23 March 1999.

Is T65 BGT safe to buy?

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