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T473 MRP

1999 Saab 9-3 S Turbo

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,599 mi
Last recorded103,599 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 S Turbo103,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT473 MRP
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Turbo
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 103,599 miles

centre rear seat belt buckle

rear number plate

windscreen washers fail to hit screen

Fail 2 Jun 2009 103,409 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

centre rear seat belt buckle

rear number plate

windscreen washers fail to hit screen

Pass 31 May 2008 94,193 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 29 May 2008 94,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 30 May 2007 84,917 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 84,916 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 May 2006 75,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 75,918 miles

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

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

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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T473 MRP is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S Turbo in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T473 MRP, 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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What year was T473 MRP registered?

T473 MRP is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S Turbo, first registered on 22 July 1999.

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