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T108 XPB

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,711 mi
Last recorded121,711 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT108 XPB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 121,711 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Replacement suggested (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 118,676 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 115,929 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 113,576 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 112,156 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension turret, repair carried out in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 112,156 miles

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension turret, repair carried out in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 110,172 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 109,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 109,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Near seat mounting (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 105,623 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 99,702 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 99,693 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 93,547 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 87,318 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak engine

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 87,272 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak engine

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 80,724 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 80,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 73,856 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine has oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 67,138 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 67,138 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 61,819 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

both front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2012 61,819 miles

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

both front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2011 56,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2010 53,655 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 43,096 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake fluid level close to minimum

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 14 Jan 2008 35,828 miles

Centre silencer cracked around front pipe

Pass 20 Dec 2006 26,626 miles

Bulkhead flexes when steering rocked side to side

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 20,225 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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T108 XPB is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T108 XPB, 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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T108 XPB is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 July 1999.

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