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T101 AFM

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

165,535 mi
Last recorded165,535 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT101 AFM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 165,535 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine mountings weak

rear axle bushes weak

steering rack damp

Pass 9 May 2012 150,054 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2011 135,845 miles

off side rear brake discs rusting

Pass 6 May 2010 122,416 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2009 110,452 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 100,545 miles

o/s/r tyre on legal limit on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2007 92,779 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 92,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

slight play in both front wishbones all bushes

Pass 6 Mar 2006 80,824 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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T101 AFM is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T101 AFM, 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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What year was T101 AFM registered?

T101 AFM is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 March 1999.

Is T101 AFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T101 AFM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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