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T126 SYA

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,387 mi
Last recorded120,387 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 120,387 miles

rear number plate deteriated

windscreen crack os

rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2017 114,744 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 110,707 miles

Rear number plate poor

Fail 13 Apr 2016 110,707 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear number plate poor

Pass 14 Apr 2015 107,475 miles

Centre to rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 14 Apr 2015 107,475 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Centre to rear exhaust clamp missing

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 103,178 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 99,817 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 99,817 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 96,498 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 92,073 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 May 2010 83,996 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 5 May 2010 83,996 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 76,291 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 76,291 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 711,153 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 71,100 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 67,103 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Screen washer bottle leaking

Fail 26 Apr 2006 64,652 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 64,652 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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T126 SYA 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 65%.

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 SYA, 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 T126 SYA registered?

T126 SYA is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 May 1999.

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