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T149 REU

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

78,180 mi
Last recorded78,180 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 78,180 miles

Both front shock absorbers outer casing corroded

EML lamp on

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2018 77,687 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 76,200 miles

Body has slight corrosion several parts (6.1.B.2)

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

most bushes slightly deteriorating

Pass 1 Feb 2016 73,940 miles

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

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

all shock absorber struts corroded

corrosion to exhaust system

exhaust heat sheild insecure

slight corrosion to under body

Pass 6 Feb 2015 71,560 miles

slight body corrotion

Pass 10 Feb 2014 69,898 miles

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

front exhaust flexi fraid

Pass 8 Feb 2013 67,497 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside and outside edges

o/s and n/s front susp bushes starting to wear

slight corrosion to n/s rear floor section

Pass 7 Feb 2012 64,640 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear silencer is very badly corroded and weak.

Fail 6 Feb 2012 64,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear silencer is very badly corroded and weak.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 62,699 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres cracking outer wall slightly

offside rear tyre cracking inner wall slightly

Pass 8 Feb 2010 61,068 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 16 Feb 2009 58,757 miles

advise rear off side tyre inner side wall deteriorateing

Pass 11 Feb 2008 56,679 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 54,229 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 49,761 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 REU is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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

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