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T153 JKH

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,180 mi
Last recorded143,180 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT153 JKH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 143,180 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 143,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre worn on inside and outside edges

Pass 14 Jul 2011 125,679 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded but still good in RBT

Pass 4 Mar 2010 120,797 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 120,747 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 113,729 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 103,623 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 86,942 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 80,184 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 JKH is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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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What year was T153 JKH registered?

T153 JKH is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 March 1999.

Is T153 JKH safe to buy?

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