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T989 KVW

1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,806 mi
Last recorded84,806 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto97,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT989 KVW
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo Auto
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 84,806 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

lens offside front broken

Fail 11 Mar 2009 84,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

lens offside front broken

Fail 29 Feb 2008 76,095 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 76,095 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 65,404 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto?

Based on 1,180 MOT tests across 237 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
6,558
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
position lamp(s) not working 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 23
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T989 KVW is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 97,007 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T989 KVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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T989 KVW is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto, first registered on 13 March 1999.

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