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T71 JBC

1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,058 mi
Last recorded100,058 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo104,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT71 JBC
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2009 100,058 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2009 100,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2008 93,050 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 85,120 miles

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

engine cooling system slight leak

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2007 85,118 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

engine cooling system slight leak

plastic outer sill cover fitted restricting view of relevant components

Pass 11 Apr 2006 74,558 miles

Insufficient washer stream far O/S.

N/S rear tyre approaching limit on inner edge.

O/S and N/S front tyres on limits on outer edges.

O/S rear tyre cracking and perishing with age on sidewalls.

Unable to fully inspect boot due to covers.

Unable to fully inspect sills due to covers.

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo?

Based on 2,405 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
7,807
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Registration plate lamp not working 38
brake disc excessively pitted 37
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T71 JBC is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo in Grey 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 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 104,775 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 Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T71 JBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T71 JBC registered?

T71 JBC is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo, first registered on 12 March 1999.

Is T71 JBC safe to buy?

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