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T122 TNF

1999 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

162,634 mi
Last recorded162,634 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT122 TNF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 162,634 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 162,634 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 162,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center To Rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing on Outer Edge

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Oil Leak

Fail 11 May 2016 162,591 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center To Rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing on Outer Edge

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Oil Leak

Pass 1 May 2015 161,490 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 May 2015 161,490 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 May 2014 160,265 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 6 May 2014 160,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 17 May 2013 153,594 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

damage to the offside rear fog light lens

engine oil level low

Pass 28 May 2012 141,580 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 127,795 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 13 Jun 2011 127,795 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 120,572 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 113,339 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 113,339 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 104,932 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)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 96,687 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 81,548 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 68,276 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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T122 TNF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 T122 TNF, 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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What year was T122 TNF registered?

T122 TNF is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 June 1999.

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