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T956 BHP

1999 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

220,698 mi
Last recorded220,698 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Tid128,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT956 BHP
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 220,698 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 199,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 177,274 miles

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

sill covers fitted at time of test

slight noise from steering system

Pass 22 Feb 2010 155,378 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

sill covers fitted to vehicle

slight engine oil leak

towing ball not present at time of test

Pass 4 Mar 2009 133,935 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 133,928 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 119,159 miles

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

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

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

both front shock absorber casings are starting to get rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2007 106,105 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 106,105 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 95,259 miles

both front strut legs rusty.

front number plate cracked.

n/s hand brake cable fixing broken.

rear exhaust clamp rusty.

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
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T956 BHP is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 128,474 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T956 BHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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T956 BHP is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 18 August 1999.

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