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T106 AFX

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,142 mi
Last recorded100,142 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT106 AFX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 100,142 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 96,757 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 96,720 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 92,943 miles

both front tyres close to legal requirement worn on inside edges no cords exposed

Pass 8 Aug 2011 89,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 85,173 miles

both rear tyres cracking badly

Pass 3 Aug 2009 80,730 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 76,575 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 76,564 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 71,593 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 64,609 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 64,575 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2005 60,383 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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T106 AFX is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T106 AFX, 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 T106 AFX registered?

T106 AFX is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T106 AFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T106 AFX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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