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T118 GRC

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,927 mi
Last recorded79,927 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT118 GRC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 79,927 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 75,878 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 72,094 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 72,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 69,246 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 66,083 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 65,026 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 65,026 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 64,604 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 64,562 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear in middle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 59,860 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 58,420 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 56,379 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 53,838 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 51,393 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 49,238 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 45,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 43,051 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 39,328 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 36,636 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 33,217 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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T118 GRC is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 T118 GRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T118 GRC registered?

T118 GRC is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 1999.

Is T118 GRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T118 GRC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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