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T158 GJB

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

32,875 mi
Last recorded32,875 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT158 GJB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 32,875 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 18 May 2021 32,754 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 5 Aug 2019 32,863 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 32,425 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 32,423 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2017 32,125 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 32,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 31,678 miles

Both front lower arms have slight play

Pass 30 Jul 2015 30,951 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 29,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 28,953 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 28,498 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

fluid around nearside rear outer sill area

front reg plate damaged

steeringrack flexing on bulkhead and cover fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2011 27,785 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 27,785 miles

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 27,187 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 26,867 miles

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

both outer sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2008 26,480 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 25,155 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 23,191 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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T158 GJB is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 T158 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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What year was T158 GJB registered?

T158 GJB is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T158 GJB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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