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T125 ALJ

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

135,532 mi
Last recorded135,532 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT125 ALJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 135,532 miles

both rear tyres wearing low inner treads

n/s/f tyre wearing low outer tread

o/s/f tyre wearing low inner tread

Fail 13 Jun 2014 135,052 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

both rear tyres worn low inner treads

n/s/f tyre close to limit outer tread

o/s/f tyre close to limit inner tread

Pass 12 Jun 2013 129,880 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 129,875 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 126,561 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2012 126,561 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2011 122,042 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

pas pipes corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2011 122,041 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

pas pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2010 116,089 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 116,088 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 113,311 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2008 110,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Jun 2007 108,265 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 108,241 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 105,556 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 105,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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T125 ALJ is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 T125 ALJ, 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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T125 ALJ is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 April 1999.

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