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T101 HPP

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,842 mi
Last recorded82,842 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 82,842 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 80,382 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear tyres wearing thin.

Fail 25 Apr 2012 80,382 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear tyres wearing thin.

Fail 2 Jun 2011 74,028 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak around steering rack

os inner cv boot leaking

roof not locking down /rear heatshield insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2011 74,028 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak around steering rack

os inner cv boot leaking

roof not locking down /rear heatshield insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2010 69,641 miles

Offside front inner c.v gaitor leaking.

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2009 63,325 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 1 Apr 2009 63,320 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 11 Apr 2008 57,308 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 51,403 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 41,224 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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T101 HPP is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HPP, 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 HPP registered?

T101 HPP is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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