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T149 BGT

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

109,535 mi
Last recorded109,535 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT149 BGT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 109,535 miles

Full exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

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

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

parking brake has slight imbalance

Pass 29 Apr 2015 105,772 miles

various suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2015 105,768 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

various suspension components corroded

Pass 7 May 2014 96,356 miles

both front tyres slightly cracking

Pass 7 May 2013 95,001 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 94,055 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 92,547 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 88,652 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 83,693 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 80,751 miles
Pass 28 May 2007 76,069 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 73,771 miles

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

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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T149 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 91.7%.

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 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 T149 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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T149 BGT is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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