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T132 HPP

1999 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,278 mi
Last recorded120,278 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT132 HPP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 120,278 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 120,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 114,493 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 114,490 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement tie bar/wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 110,172 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 103,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust centre support corroded loose

Exhaust clamps heavily corroded

Front TCA bushes slightly deteriorated

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

Fuel filler pipe clips corroded off

General floorpan corrosion

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Slight flex in baulkhead

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Mar 2013 103,930 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust centre support corroded loose

Exhaust clamps heavily corroded

Front TCA bushes slightly deteriorated

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

Fuel filler pipe clips corroded off

General floorpan corrosion

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Slight flex in baulkhead

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Mar 2012 96,632 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 93,825 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn/pitted

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

osr tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 6 Oct 2011 93,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn/pitted

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

osr tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 5 Oct 2010 87,247 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 87,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R Tyre has uneven wear on inner shoulder

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2009 80,091 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2008 72,509 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 65,087 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 57,956 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 57,956 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 51,574 miles

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

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

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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T132 HPP is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 T132 HPP, 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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T132 HPP is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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