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T788 SBL

1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,448 mi
Last recorded118,448 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2007
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto97,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT788 SBL
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo Auto
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 5 Jul 2007 118,448 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 103,004 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

operation of o/s No plate lamp/gweithrediad lamp Rh plat o/b

Pass 11 Jul 2005 88,777 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto?

Based on 1,180 MOT tests across 237 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
6,558
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
position lamp(s) not working 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 23
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T788 SBL is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 97,007 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T788 SBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was T788 SBL registered?

T788 SBL is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto, first registered on 4 May 1999.

Is T788 SBL safe to buy?

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