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T109 SBD

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,689 mi
Last recorded132,689 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT109 SBD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 132,689 miles

Both front exhaust flexible joint worn

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

General underbody corrosion

Hand brake travel long

Nearside front head lamp has stone chip

Nearside front shock absorber casing corroded

Offside front shock absorber casing corroded

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 132,689 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front exhaust flexible joint worn

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

General underbody corrosion

Hand brake travel long

Nearside front head lamp has stone chip

Nearside front shock absorber casing corroded

Offside front shock absorber casing corroded

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 130,737 miles

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

Exhaust flexible joints worn x2

General under body corrosion

Hand brake travel long

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 129,314 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 129,314 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 127,973 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Mar 2017 127,967 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 126,747 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

nsf shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2015 124,943 miles

front suspension arm bushes worn

slight exhaust blow from clamps

Fail 17 Mar 2015 124,942 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

front suspension arm bushes worn

slight exhaust blow from clamps

Pass 15 Apr 2014 123,549 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 120,666 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 116,606 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 May 2012 116,606 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2011 102,876 miles

All seat belt catches stiff to release especially the drivers.

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 88,488 miles

Both front tyres are low on tread.

Pass 12 May 2009 83,793 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 77,778 miles

Oil level on the minimum.

Rear exhaust clamp rotted.

Pass 10 May 2007 71,928 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 71,928 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2006 67,502 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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T109 SBD is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 T109 SBD, 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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T109 SBD is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 May 1999.

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