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T118 HPP

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,172 mi
Last recorded142,172 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT118 HPP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 142,172 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 133,165 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 124,711 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 124,664 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 124,132 miles

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

both rear indicators pale in colour

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2012 124,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear indicators pale in colour

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2011 121,482 miles

nearside rear tyre becoming low

Pass 14 Apr 2010 118,405 miles

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

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

o/s front under arch area weak

Fail 13 Apr 2010 118,405 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s front under arch area weak

Pass 17 Mar 2009 115,596 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 25 Jun 2008 106,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 94,327 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 85,829 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 HPP is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HPP, 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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T118 HPP is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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