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T123 CRB

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,566 mi
Last recorded63,566 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT123 CRB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 63,566 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 50,364 miles

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

slight play in o/s front suspension

Pass 1 Feb 2013 44,749 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2012 38,435 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre has deep cut but not reached cords

Fail 17 Jan 2012 38,435 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre has deep cut but not reached cords

Pass 29 Apr 2011 35,318 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 33,649 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 28,597 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 25,701 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 23,265 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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T123 CRB is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T123 CRB, 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 T123 CRB registered?

T123 CRB is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 May 1999.

Is T123 CRB safe to buy?

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