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T127 SYA

1999 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

230,074 mi
Last recorded230,074 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT127 SYA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 230,074 miles

Offside Front strut top corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2019 230,074 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front strut top corroded

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 215,281 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe last 1/4 to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 206,712 miles

Chip in windscreen

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

Steering rack damp

Fail 8 Mar 2017 206,608 miles

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

Chip in windscreen

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

Steering rack damp

Pass 10 Mar 2016 203,198 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake anti rattle spring missing

Slight play in inner steering

Fail 9 Mar 2016 203,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Centre exhaust mount broken

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake anti rattle spring missing

Slight play in inner steering

Pass 9 Mar 2015 193,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Jubilee clip on fuel filler hose insecure

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 193,462 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Jubilee clip on fuel filler hose insecure

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 180,550 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust silencer rubber mount perishing

Fail 5 Mar 2014 180,342 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust silencer rubber mount perishing

Pass 8 Mar 2013 171,333 miles

Centre exhaust bracket fractured

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 159,011 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 159,011 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 141,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 122,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight leak from pas rack

Pass 11 Mar 2009 105,609 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight fluid leak from power steering rack

Whine from engine

Fail 11 Mar 2009 105,609 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight fluid leak from power steering rack

Whine from engine

Pass 10 Mar 2008 91,512 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 78,847 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 63,529 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 SYA is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 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 T127 SYA registered?

T127 SYA is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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