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S161 JLU

1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,958 mi
Last recorded99,958 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo104,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS161 JLU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2009 99,958 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 99,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 97,545 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 95,282 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 89,802 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 89,802 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

slight air cracks in both rear tyres

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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S161 JLU is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S161 JLU, 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 S161 JLU registered?

S161 JLU is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S161 JLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S161 JLU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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