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T131 EJM

1999 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,456 mi
Last recorded121,456 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT131 EJM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 121,456 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside rear disc scored

Fail 10 Aug 2011 121,456 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside rear disc scored

Pass 17 Jan 2011 118,022 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 118,021 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front shockers corroded

nearside front indicator lense cracked

nearside rear chassi leg near ciol spring corroded

nearside rear disc corroded

noise on nearside front when going over bumpes but nothing found

offside front inner wing corroded near shocker top

offside front seat belt slight fluffing

play at steering wheel

steering rack damp

Pass 20 Jan 2010 111,598 miles

both front lower rear suspension arm bushes split

nearside front inner cv boot leaking grease

nearside front shocker corroded

offside rear indicater showing white light

slight play in both front lower front suspension arm bushes

slight play in steering column

steering rack damp

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2010 111,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

both front lower rear suspension arm bushes split

nearside front inner cv boot leaking grease

nearside front shocker corroded

offside rear indicater showing white light

slight play in both front lower front suspension arm bushes

slight play in steering column

steering rack damp

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2009 103,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

excessive travel on handbrake lever

Fail 23 Jan 2009 103,931 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

excessive travel on handbrake lever

Pass 31 Oct 2007 95,302 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 95,302 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 82,248 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 82,248 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 69,527 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 69,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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T131 EJM is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 T131 EJM, 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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T131 EJM is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 June 1999.

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