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T148 BGT

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,075 mi
Last recorded124,075 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT148 BGT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 124,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2012 116,525 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2012 116,478 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Dec 2011 109,552 miles

1,Nearside front inner flich damaged.

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 109,552 miles

1,Nearside front inner flich damaged.

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 102,951 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 95,780 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2009 95,780 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 95,521 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 87,787 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 77,944 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 64,349 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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T148 BGT is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 T148 BGT, 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 T148 BGT registered?

T148 BGT is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 May 1999.

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