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T848 KEF

1999 Saab 9-3 S

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,337 mi
Last recorded89,337 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2008
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 S100,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT848 KEF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2008 89,337 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 89,337 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 81,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake travel

Pass 9 Oct 2006 79,184 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 79,184 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 70,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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T848 KEF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S in Black 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 T848 KEF, 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 T848 KEF registered?

T848 KEF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S, first registered on 12 April 1999.

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