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T128 JYC

1999 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,765 mi
Last recorded133,765 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT128 JYC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 133,765 miles

Front no plate deteriorated

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear no plate deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2013 133,765 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front no plate deteriorated

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2012 129,440 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 129,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 124,405 miles

Both front macfurson struts corroded

Cover sills fitte, unable to carry out full inspection of sills

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 124,405 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both front macfurson struts corroded

Cover sills fitte, unable to carry out full inspection of sills

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 116,589 miles

Both front shock absorber casings slightly corroded

Cover sills fitted, unable to carry out full inspection of sills

Front number plate deteriorated

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 116,589 miles

Both front shock absorber casings slightly corroded

Cover sills fitted, unable to carry out full inspection of sills

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 114,003 miles

Both wiper blades deteriorated

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

Nearside rear brake ferule slightly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2009 114,003 miles

Both wiper blades deteriorated

Nearside rear brake ferule slightly corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2008 111,650 miles

Nearside rear b rake hose ferrule slightly corroded

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 111,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear b rake hose ferrule slightly corroded

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 109,288 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 106,830 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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T128 JYC is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T128 JYC, 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 T128 JYC registered?

T128 JYC is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 March 1999.

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