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T65 MBL

1999 Saab 9-3 S

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,063 mi
Last recorded126,063 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 S100,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT65 MBL
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 May 2009 126,063 miles

Exhaust has small leak on joint between rear silencer and centre silencer

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

Pass 18 May 2009 126,063 miles

Exhaust has small leak on joint between rear silencer and centre silencer

Pass 22 May 2008 119,568 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 114,387 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 114,387 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 106,409 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 MBL is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MBL, 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 MBL registered?

T65 MBL is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S, first registered on 28 April 1999.

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