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T149 JBL

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,135 mi
Last recorded71,135 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT149 JBL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 71,135 miles

exhaust downpipe corroding at flex pipe

Fail 24 Feb 2011 71,135 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust downpipe corroding at flex pipe

Pass 9 Mar 2010 65,582 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 58,343 miles

front no plate damaged

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2008 51,153 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 41,401 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 39,646 miles

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

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 JBL is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 T149 JBL registered?

T149 JBL is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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The MOT history for T149 JBL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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