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T103 BGT

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,649 mi
Last recorded107,649 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT103 BGT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 107,649 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 103,108 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 94,563 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 84,802 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 84,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2013 82,155 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 77,865 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 77,865 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 78,578 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 77,127 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres slightly deteriorated

power steering fluid leaking from around the rack

Fail 3 Dec 2009 77,127 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres slightly deteriorated

power steering fluid leaking from around the rack

Pass 3 Dec 2008 71,057 miles

Considerable oil under engine

nearside front headlight reflector loose

offside front tyre worn and cracking on sidewall

Fail 3 Dec 2008 71,057 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Considerable oil under engine

nearside front headlight reflector loose

offside front tyre worn and cracking on sidewall

Pass 4 Jan 2008 65,447 miles

offside front tyre close to wear bands on inner edge

Fail 4 Jan 2008 65,447 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre close to wear bands on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2006 57,415 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 57,415 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 5 Dec 2005 50,133 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 50,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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T103 BGT is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T103 BGT, 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 T103 BGT registered?

T103 BGT is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 March 1999.

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