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V728 SRP

1999 Saab 9-3 S Turbo

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

129,986 mi
Last recorded129,986 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 S Turbo103,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV728 SRP
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Turbo
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2013 129,986 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2012 125,098 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine managment light on

nearside front and rear tyres sidewalls perishing and cracking

offside lower arm bush has play near to limit

Fail 28 Apr 2012 125,098 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine managment light on

nearside front and rear tyres sidewalls perishing and cracking

offside lower arm bush has play near to limit

Pass 21 Apr 2011 120,894 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2010 118,027 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 May 2009 110,469 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 110,469 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 103,089 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 103,089 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 99,677 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 95,331 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 95,331 miles

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

both no plates discoloured advice replaced

engine light on dash

near side rear tyre perished

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Turbo?

Based on 1,094 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
7,581
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
position lamp(s) not working 53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 29
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V728 SRP is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S Turbo in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 103,742 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 Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V728 SRP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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V728 SRP is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S Turbo, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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