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V616 FCR

1999 Saab 9-3 S Turbo

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

204,076 mi
Last recorded204,076 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 S Turbo103,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV616 FCR
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Turbo
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 204,076 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 189,612 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 168,415 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2007 160,064 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 160,063 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s front tyre 2mm.

o/s headlamp in poor condition.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 129,634 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 129,634 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.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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V616 FCR is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S Turbo in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V616 FCR, 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 V616 FCR registered?

V616 FCR is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S Turbo, first registered on 8 October 1999.

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