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T159 ABD

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,823 mi
Last recorded151,823 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT159 ABD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 151,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 13 Jun 2020 151,816 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 146,342 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9 mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under body slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 134,766 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 119,540 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 119,532 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2014 107,724 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 101,317 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 97,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2011 94,465 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 82,395 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 82,395 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 75,277 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 65,652 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 61,124 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 61,124 miles

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

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

Centre rear seatbelt buckle damaged but not affecting operation

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall perished.Not exposing cord as yet.

Pass 15 May 2006 52,919 miles

center exhaust box pasted up

rear exhaust box rusty

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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T159 ABD is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 T159 ABD, 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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T159 ABD is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 1999.

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