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T131 PBP

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,871 mi
Last recorded118,871 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 118,871 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 118,029 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 116,012 miles

odometer display dim

Pass 11 Jul 2012 110,880 miles

baffles broken up in rear box

Fail 11 Jul 2012 110,880 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

baffles broken up in rear box

Pass 8 Jun 2011 103,946 miles

Oil leak

nearside front side light slightly dimmer than offside side light

slight movement in upper steering column area

Pass 10 Apr 2010 96,215 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 88,979 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 85,208 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 76,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both of the rear tyres are a bit perished

Pass 24 Mar 2006 72,386 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 PBP is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 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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T131 PBP is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 May 1999.

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