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T120 RPK

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

187,496 mi
Last recorded187,496 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT120 RPK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 187,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s drain holes corroding and enlarging.

Pass 26 May 2012 175,881 miles

The N/S/R tyre has slight stepping wear on the inner tread

Fail 25 May 2012 175,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

The N/S/R tyre has slight stepping wear on the inner tread

Pass 28 May 2011 163,073 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

The N/S/R tyre has slight step wear on the inside edge

Pass 23 Jun 2010 150,615 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 150,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/F Tyre is bald on the inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 11 May 2009 136,684 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE AND STARTING TO STEP.

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

N/S NUMBER PLATE LIGHT DIM.

Pass 12 Apr 2008 123,050 miles

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

slight crack o/s mirror but view ok

Fail 11 Apr 2008 123,050 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight crack o/s mirror but view ok

Pass 20 Apr 2007 111,128 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 100,089 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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T120 RPK is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T120 RPK, 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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T120 RPK is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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