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T154 SOA

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,508 mi
Last recorded133,508 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT154 SOA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 133,508 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2015 126,672 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2015 126,672 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2014 117,273 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2012 115,933 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2011 103,646 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 103,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 100,347 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 90,115 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 90,115 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres on 3mm,rear brake pads worn low & discs in poor condition,rear exhaust in poor condition,metal ends on rear brake hoses corroded,both front foglamps damaged,fuel cap damaged,both front indicator bulbs discoloured

Pass 26 Oct 2007 79,462 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 78,597 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 65,261 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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T154 SOA is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T154 SOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T154 SOA registered?

T154 SOA is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 1999.

Is T154 SOA safe to buy?

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