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T148 JBL

1999 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,629 mi
Last recorded110,629 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT148 JBL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 110,629 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 110,622 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 110,302 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 100,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 100,359 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 95,992 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside and nearside read brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2011 91,122 miles

offside handbrake lever retaining spring missing

Pass 25 Nov 2010 84,481 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 78,770 miles

4% imbalance on front brakes

Pass 16 Dec 2008 71,970 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2007 64,723 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 58,963 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 58,963 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 49,765 miles

offside outer washer inopp

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 JBL is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JBL, 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 JBL registered?

T148 JBL is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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