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T149 JKH

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

250,267 mi
Last recorded250,267 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT149 JKH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 250,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 243,414 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 238,061 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 10mm chip passengers side (3.2 (a) (i))

both front outer sill holed

nsf mirror cracked

Fail 21 Jan 2019 238,061 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded ns front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear axle mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 10mm chip passengers side (3.2 (a) (i))

both front outer sill holed

nsf mirror cracked

Pass 18 Dec 2017 232,741 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

osf floor pan corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2016 227,450 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 227,450 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner wheel arches holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded several holes in floor pan (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting boot to rear panel holed all the way accross plus hole on osr inner boot floor (6.6.6)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 219,888 miles

General corrosion

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Vehicle structure inadequately repaired not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake disc dust plates have corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2014 211,787 miles

Oil leak

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

general corrosion to vehicle and components

Fail 2 Dec 2014 211,787 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

general corrosion to vehicle and components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 194,288 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

both front shocks corroded

corrosion on rear chassis

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 17 Jun 2013 194,288 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front shocks corroded

corrosion on rear chassis

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 13 Jun 2012 180,676 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2011 164,290 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 150,258 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 127,567 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 127,069 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 114,778 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 104,078 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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T149 JKH is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JKH, 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 JKH is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 1999.

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