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T104 NCF

1999 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

60,382 mi
Last recorded60,382 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT104 NCF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 60,382 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shocks rusty caseing

Fail 22 Sep 2025 60,382 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shocks rusty caseing

Pass 30 Sep 2024 58,195 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 55,843 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 53,464 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 51,854 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (inner sealing bead) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 50,229 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 48,490 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 47,738 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 46,742 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 45,915 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 44,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2015 44,766 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre wearing on outter edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 44,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Pass 13 May 2013 43,324 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 42,678 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 42,252 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 41,706 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 41,288 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

advise bulkhead cracked and flexing

Pass 14 May 2009 41,288 miles

advise bulkhead cracked and flexing

Pass 12 May 2008 40,264 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 39,459 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 5 May 2006 38,335 miles

advise bulkhead flexing at brake servo

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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T104 NCF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 T104 NCF, 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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T104 NCF is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 1999.

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