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T153 GJB

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,816 mi
Last recorded72,816 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT153 GJB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 72,816 miles

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

both front tyres rim protectors have slight damage

rear exhaust outer skin corroded ,exhaust not leaking gases

Pass 21 Oct 2013 71,571 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 71,571 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 65,373 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

kerb damage offside front tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2011 61,919 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 61,919 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear lamp unit damaged but not affecting function

Pass 25 Oct 2010 57,362 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 51,552 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 45,966 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 42,038 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 41,940 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 41,651 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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T153 GJB is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T153 GJB, 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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T153 GJB is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 July 1999.

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