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T127 ALJ

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

140,667 mi
Last recorded140,667 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT127 ALJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 140,667 miles

offside front tyre

offside front wishbone slight play

Pass 23 Aug 2019 140,569 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perished and cracked no cords showing

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 140,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre perished and cracked no cords showing

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 140,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside rear indicator faded close to excessively

Pass 11 Sep 2017 140,156 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Benefit given to presenter (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 139,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 139,931 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 139,709 miles

advise front exhaush blowing close to excess

Pass 24 Jul 2014 139,474 miles

exhaust blow from front flexy pipe

o/s/r wheel buckeled on inside

Fail 24 Jul 2014 139,472 miles

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

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

exhaust blow from front flexy pipe

o/s/r wheel buckeled on inside

Pass 30 Jul 2013 139,116 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 138,984 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 138,816 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 138,693 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 138,382 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 138,150 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 137,588 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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T127 ALJ is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 T127 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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T127 ALJ is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 June 1999.

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