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T107 UAA

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

169,935 mi
Last recorded169,935 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT107 UAA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 169,935 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly out of shape/perished (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 169,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly out of shape/perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 166,116 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 159,766 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 156,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 156,123 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 152,631 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 152,628 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 147,373 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 142,901 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 139,788 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 139,788 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 139,704 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 139,704 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 116,734 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 110,067 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 103,366 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 97,116 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 97,116 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Upper Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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T107 UAA 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 68.4%.

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 UAA, 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 UAA is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 May 1999.

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