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T123 DJF

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,717 mi
Last recorded90,717 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 90,717 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 89,729 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 89,729 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor near door pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 89,206 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 89,206 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 86,448 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 77,836 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Oct 2017 77,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 69,570 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 67,777 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 6 Oct 2014 66,148 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 17 Oct 2013 63,406 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 62,924 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 59,373 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 53,600 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 53,600 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 44,624 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 40,308 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 33,599 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 30,203 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 DJF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DJF, 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 DJF registered?

T123 DJF is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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