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T105 BGT

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,946 mi
Last recorded87,946 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT105 BGT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 87,946 miles

Exhaust Rubber mount is damage but not adequately supported

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 84,275 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 81,398 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 81,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 79,032 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 6 Oct 2016 78,978 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage fog light lens (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint massive leak /deteriorated,from the pump (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear knocking sound,exhaust rubber support missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush main arm (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack & pinion (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

slight play at steering column

wiper blade worn

Pass 7 Oct 2015 76,305 miles

Fuel hose in the tank area fixing are deteriorated rusty

Offside Rear light inner damage

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

Slight Play in the steering column

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2015 76,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer shoulder cord exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings coil spring mounting (6.1.B.2)

Fuel hose in the tank area fixing are deteriorated rusty

Offside Rear light inner damage

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

Slight Play in the steering column

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2014 73,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre crack outer tread

Pass 4 Oct 2013 71,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 68,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 65,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

osf wiper - rubber blade split

slight seepage from steering ram - osf part

Pass 24 Sep 2010 62,204 miles

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

wipers light smearing

Fail 24 Sep 2010 62,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

wipers light smearing

Pass 5 Oct 2009 60,058 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 56,318 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 53,899 miles

offside front tyre uneven wear inner tread

Pass 30 Aug 2006 49,365 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 44,947 miles

rear exhaust start to rust

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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T105 BGT is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 T105 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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T105 BGT is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 April 1999.

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