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T127 KLL

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,076 mi
Last recorded74,076 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT127 KLL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 74,076 miles

All suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under vehicle heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 74,076 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under vehicle heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 74,038 miles

Exhaust very rusty and weak

Fail 15 Oct 2020 74,036 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust very rusty and weak

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 72,828 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections rusty and weak

Fail 16 Apr 2019 72,828 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections rusty and weak

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 71,132 miles

Exhaust very rusty

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 71,132 miles

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

Exhaust very rusty

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 69,572 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 69,572 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 67,898 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2015 65,132 miles

Both rear tyre's slightly cracking

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 62,104 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 62,104 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 59,783 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 58,790 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 57,474 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 56,105 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 54,605 miles

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 54,605 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 51,808 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 51,808 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 49,205 miles

slight damage to front number plate backing

Pass 3 May 2006 46,271 miles

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

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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T127 KLL is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T127 KLL, 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 T127 KLL registered?

T127 KLL is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 May 1999.

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