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T148 HPP

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,162 mi
Last recorded109,162 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT148 HPP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 109,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 109,152 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre tread low and has two nails in the tread

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 105,344 miles

BOTH front track control arm mid bushes have slight play

Off side rear tyre slightly perished (cords not exposed)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 101,526 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 99,640 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 99,640 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 98,612 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 96,157 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 92,861 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 85,294 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 78,929 miles

ADV. offside rear tyre has bald patches

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

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 HPP is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T148 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T148 HPP registered?

T148 HPP is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 July 1999.

Is T148 HPP safe to buy?

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