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T113 RCG

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,423 mi
Last recorded109,423 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT113 RCG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 109,423 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 109,423 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 99,964 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 92,455 miles

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

boot struts very weak

Fail 13 Apr 2011 92,455 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

boot struts very weak

Pass 6 Jan 2010 82,338 miles

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

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 6 Jan 2010 82,338 miles

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

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

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2009 73,395 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

lower rear engine mounting insecure/defective

Pass 10 Mar 2008 66,296 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 66,294 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 57,126 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 47,641 miles

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

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
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T113 RCG is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T113 RCG, 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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T113 RCG is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 1999.

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