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T131 KLL

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,541 mi
Last recorded152,541 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT131 KLL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 152,541 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2011 152,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2010 139,459 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 139,442 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 127,856 miles

drivers seatbelt slow to recoil

Pass 29 Apr 2008 123,904 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/f spot light lens cracked

plastic sill covers fitted

rear brake pads getting low & discs starting to corrode up

rear wiper split

Fail 28 Apr 2008 123,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/f spot light lens cracked

o/s/f tyre has been repaired in a unadvisable position (outer shoulder)

plastic sill covers fitted

rear brake pads getting low & discs starting to corrode up

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Apr 2007 117,894 miles

Front brakes: RBT front brake imbalance 22%

Front wheels, Your vehicle has only just met the front brake imbalance requirements. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.A.2e)

heat shield broken over centre exhaust

off side front tyre tread worn low on inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2007 117,892 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

off side front tyre tread worn low on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2006 113,275 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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T131 KLL is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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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T131 KLL is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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