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T114 KLL

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,678 mi
Last recorded179,678 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT114 KLL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 179,678 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sides wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 177,498 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 170,757 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 165,880 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

rear tyres perrishing slightly

Fail 14 Apr 2018 165,743 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings bush, at steering rack (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

rear tyres perrishing slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2017 155,352 miles

Nearside Front track rod inner rubber bush slight play

Fail 11 Apr 2017 155,272 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front track rod inner rubber bush slight play

Pass 1 Apr 2016 143,615 miles

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

engine oily

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Apr 2015 127,527 miles

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

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

engine oily

front brake discs worn

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 21 Apr 2015 127,527 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

engine oily

front brake discs worn

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Apr 2014 113,523 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2014 113,523 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2014 113,513 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both lower suspension arm centre bushues worn

both rear tyres worn low and unevenly on inner edge and deteriorating

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 4 Apr 2013 95,972 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside front inner constant velocity boot leaking at seal but secure

slight movement in offside front bulk head within prescribed areas for steering and brakes but no fracture visible

Fail 4 Apr 2013 95,972 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front inner constant velocity boot leaking at seal but secure

slight movement in offside front bulk head within prescribed areas for steering and brakes but no fracture visible

Pass 26 Apr 2012 86,219 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 85,312 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 82,930 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 82,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 79,698 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 79,698 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 76,634 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 73,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

slight play in ball joints front

Pass 14 Dec 2005 68,642 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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T114 KLL is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 T114 KLL, 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 KLL is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 June 1999.

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