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T159 SOA

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,650 mi
Last recorded69,650 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT159 SOA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 69,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel filler neck jubilee clips deteriorated slightly.

Pass 26 Apr 2017 60,670 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished.

Pass 6 May 2016 57,024 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 57,024 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 50,496 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2014 45,796 miles

eml light on

Pass 5 Apr 2013 42,949 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 42,949 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 42,257 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 42,257 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 37,395 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

nearside rear brake flexi ferrules corroded

offside front tyre worn on edges

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 SOA is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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.

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What year was T159 SOA registered?

T159 SOA is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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