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T114 BGT

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,180 mi
Last recorded134,180 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT114 BGT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 134,180 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Feb 2016 130,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 5 Feb 2016 130,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2014 126,035 miles

Both number plates damaged

Fail 13 Sep 2013 124,540 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

flexing of baulkhead when steering rocks

near side rear tyre perishing

Pass 13 Sep 2013 124,540 miles

Oil leak

flexing of baulkhead when steering rocks

near side rear tyre perishing

Pass 14 Sep 2012 116,674 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 111,636 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 111,564 miles

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

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

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

advise engine noisy

advise front screen chipped zone a

advise fuel filter connector corroded

advise o/s/f tyre close to the tread wear markers

advise rear shocks getting damp

advise wipers poor

strong advise corrosion front inner wheel arches

strong advise o/s/f floor corroded

very strong advise n/s/r spring top mount area corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2010 109,571 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2009 104,394 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 99,031 miles

offside rear brake hose ferrules rusty

Fail 24 Oct 2008 99,031 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear brake hose ferrules rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2007 96,908 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 93,063 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 85,950 miles

cut in off side rear tyre outer wall

off side rear seat belt stalk outer casing loose. †

oil leak from engine

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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T114 BGT is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 T114 BGT, 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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T114 BGT is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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