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T127 PBP

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,425 mi
Last recorded89,425 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT127 PBP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2009 89,425 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 89,425 miles

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

handbrake lever has no reserve travel

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

o/s/r tyre has small nail in tread

Pass 3 Jul 2008 78,886 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 78,880 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/rear seat belt stork trim insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2007 69,102 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 69,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

automatic transmission fluid leaking from pipes/sills on radiator and cross member, covered in oil

both front automatic oil cooler pipes across fronty leaking oil

nearside headlamp wiper not working and blade parked across beam pattern

offside front brake disc worn close to minimum thickness mark. nearside brake disc worn and grooved

offside front inner driveshaft gaiter leaking grease

offside rear tyre inner edge of tread going out off shape

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracked and in poor condition

offside reart shock absorber misting off oil

rear exhaust box deteriorated

unable to check fully in boot as full of equipment

Pass 10 Jul 2006 57,062 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

EX REAR BOX OUTER SHELL CORRODED

NEAR SIDE REAR SEAT BELT STALK COVER INSECURE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW ON EDGES

Fail 10 Jul 2006 57,062 miles

EX REAR BOX OUTER SHELL CORRODED

NEAR SIDE REAR SEAT BELT STALK COVER INSECURE

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW ON EDGES

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

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 PBP is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PBP, 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 PBP registered?

T127 PBP is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 May 1999.

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