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T700 NGE

2003 Saab 9-3

Gold Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,718 mi
Last recorded142,718 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT700 NGE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 142,718 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 138,034 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 131,335 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 123,568 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 118,138 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 118,138 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 115,477 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 101,954 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 87,232 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 87,232 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 76,869 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 65,590 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 52,921 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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T700 NGE is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Gold with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 85,740 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T700 NGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T700 NGE registered?

T700 NGE is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is T700 NGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T700 NGE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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