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T126 RCG

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,882 mi
Last recorded116,882 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT126 RCG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 116,882 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 116,574 miles

nsf wiper slightly smearing

Pass 5 Apr 2019 105,067 miles

corrosion above n/s/r coil spring

centre exhaust starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2019 105,062 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

centre exhaust starting to corrode

corrosion above n/s/r coil spring

o/s wiper split

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2018 95,317 miles

slight corrosion to n/s/r chassis above coil spring

Fail 29 Mar 2018 95,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake hose feed pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight corrosion to n/s/r chassis above coil spring

Pass 10 Apr 2017 89,463 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 87,166 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 87,166 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 83,443 miles

front suspension legs corroded

headlamp wiper blades missing

Fail 24 Mar 2011 83,443 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front suspension legs corroded

headlamp wiper blades missing

Pass 10 Mar 2010 79,973 miles

FRONT HEADLAMP WIPERS MISSING

N/S TYRE WORN INSIDE EDGE

OIL LEAK

Fail 10 Mar 2010 79,973 miles

FRONT HEADLAMP WIPERS MISSING

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S TYRE WORN INSIDE EDGE

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 76,275 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 72,165 miles

engine oil leaks

front numberplate faded

slight exhaust leak from centre pipe

Fail 4 Mar 2008 72,165 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leaks

front numberplate faded

slight exhaust leak from centre pipe

Pass 7 Mar 2006 61,459 miles

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

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

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

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

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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T126 RCG is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 T126 RCG, 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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T126 RCG is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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