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V308 JLG

1999 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

255,679 mi
Last recorded255,679 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Tid128,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV308 JLG
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 255,679 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

long park brake lever travel

nearside rear brake binding very slightly

Fail 17 Apr 2009 255,590 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Outer 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)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 243,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f fog light not working

Fail 10 Mar 2008 243,409 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f fog light not working

Pass 2 Feb 2007 213,189 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre is deteriorated

rear flexi brake hoses ferrules are corroded slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2006 177,737 miles

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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V308 JLG is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V308 JLG, 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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V308 JLG is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 15 December 1999.

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