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V68 GFL

1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,136 mi
Last recorded152,136 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2007
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo104,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV68 GFL
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2007 152,136 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 130,772 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 130,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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V68 GFL is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 V68 GFL, 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.

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What year was V68 GFL registered?

V68 GFL is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo, first registered on 17 December 1999.

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