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T118 KLL

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,703 mi
Last recorded142,703 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT118 KLL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 142,703 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 142,703 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 129,407 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2019 129,407 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 118,483 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak engine ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 118,437 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak engine ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 105,826 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 105,592 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 95,267 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 86,613 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 86,613 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 72,348 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 68,687 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 68,099 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 67,377 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 65,559 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 64,163 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres - tread and sidewalls perished

Pass 30 Jul 2007 61,667 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 56,486 miles

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

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

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

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 KLL is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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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T118 KLL is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 July 1999.

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