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T100 ROS

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

73,679 mi
Last recorded73,679 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT100 ROS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 73,679 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 May 2018 73,678 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 71,057 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres have slight age cracks

Fail 21 Jun 2017 71,057 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres have slight age cracks

Pass 19 Jul 2016 67,102 miles

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

both rear tyres have slight age cracks

Pass 7 Aug 2015 62,506 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box clamp corroded and broken

Fail 3 Aug 2015 62,501 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box clamp corroded and broken

Pass 27 May 2014 59,152 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 59,148 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 56,040 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Apr 2013 56,040 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 52,748 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 50,745 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 47,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 47,923 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 44,795 miles

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

o/s/r tyre poor condition

Pass 20 Mar 2009 44,795 miles

o/s/r tyre poor condition

Pass 27 Feb 2008 42,453 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 38,190 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 38,150 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 33,736 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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T100 ROS is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 98,368 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T100 ROS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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T100 ROS is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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