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T107 EJM

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

191,197 mi
Last recorded191,197 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT107 EJM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2020 191,197 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Box Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 188,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced coil spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced coil spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front shock absorbers outer casing havr corrosion

fuel cap damaged but sealing ring still functional

general corrosion to front and rear suspension componants

Pass 22 Jun 2018 186,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at coil spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to front and rear suspension componants

Pass 27 Jun 2017 182,019 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Gearbox mounting defective ()

General corrosion to front & rear suspension components

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring mount corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2017 181,956 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Gearbox mounting defective ()

General corrosion to front & rear suspension components

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

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring mount corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 174,947 miles

both front tyres badly worn inner edge

corrosion to n/s/r coil spring upper mounting not excessive at present

general corrosion to front and rear suspension componants not excessive at present

oil leaks

oil warning lamp comes on

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2015 170,637 miles

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

plastic outer sill covers fitted

slight play n/s steering joint

Pass 17 Jun 2014 164,805 miles

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

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2014 164,664 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2013 158,157 miles

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

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2012 152,445 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 152,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 145,784 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 139,698 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 134,922 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 126,109 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 115,479 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 115,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 102,483 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 102,482 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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T107 EJM is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T107 EJM, 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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T107 EJM is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 June 1999.

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