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V65 GBF

1999 Saab 9-3 S Tid

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,474 mi
Last recorded177,474 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 S Tid130,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV65 GBF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Tid
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2009 177,474 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 172,277 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 165,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2006
Fail 1 Jun 2006

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Tid?

Based on 460 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
11,429
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19
position lamp(s) not working 16
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 13
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
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V65 GBF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S Tid in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 S Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 130,039 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 S Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V65 GBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was V65 GBF registered?

V65 GBF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S Tid, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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