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T11 KEM

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,389 mi
Last recorded154,389 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT11 KEM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 154,389 miles

all brake discs corroded

clips on fuel filler pipe broken

Fail 10 Jul 2025 154,387 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all brake discs corroded

clips on fuel filler pipe broken

Pass 24 May 2022 125,680 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 151,211 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 150,145 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 148,616 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 148,598 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 145,754 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2018 145,719 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 2 May 2017 145,211 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Nearside head light condensation poor pattern

Pass 20 May 2016 144,735 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 144,654 miles

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 143,836 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside head light pattern poor

Pass 3 Sep 2014 142,184 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 142,144 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 141,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 138,745 miles

Exhaust centre section clamp deteriorated.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering lock is inop

Fail 6 Apr 2012 138,744 miles

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

Exhaust centre section clamp deteriorated.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering lock is inop

Pass 4 Apr 2011 136,797 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

offside front tyre has damage to sidewll

nearside front floor pan has a hole punched in it close to jacking point

Fail 4 Apr 2011 136,797 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

offside front tyre has damage to sidewll

nearside front floor pan has a hole punched in it close to jacking point

Pass 25 Mar 2010 133,037 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 127,059 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)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 127,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 123,188 miles

Appears to be slight exhaust leak at front downpipe/turbo area

Appears to be slight movement and flexing at O/S/F inner w/arch area along seam/weld

Both park brake cables appear to be getting abit corroded at guide areas

Both rear tyres getting abit worn and uneven at inner tread edges (O/S/R tyre nearing limits of wear in one area of inner edge)

Exhaust system getting abit corroded slightly

Front tyres getting abit worn at tread edges

N/S/R w/arch edge trim abit loose

Pass 30 Mar 2007 119,472 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 119,388 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

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

CHECK ENGINE light at dash stays ON

N/S/F tyre worn at inner tread edge

O/S/F INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA ALONG SEAM ( FAILED - SEE VT30 ) REQUIRES PROFESSIONAL ATTENTION

O/S/F floor pan area slightly damaged (Sealant cracked)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 112,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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T11 KEM is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 T11 KEM, 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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T11 KEM is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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