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T161 HGT

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,157 mi
Last recorded84,157 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT161 HGT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 84,157 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 83,645 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 80,828 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2020 79,509 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 79,502 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2154517 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2019 78,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers

Fail 29 May 2019 78,690 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers

Pass 13 Jun 2018 76,774 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers

Fail 13 Jun 2018 76,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers

Pass 31 May 2017 75,212 miles

Both front tyre walls pinched slightly

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush centre bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S washer slightly blocked but providing enough fluid

Protective coating applied to all brake hoses

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 31 May 2017 75,212 miles

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings in wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both front tyre walls pinched slightly

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush centre bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S washer slightly blocked but providing enough fluid

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 73,429 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre has chunk missing from outer sidewall

windscreen has small crack not in drivers view

Fail 19 Dec 2015 73,429 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre has chunk missing from outer sidewall

windscreen has small crack not in drivers view

Fail 25 Nov 2014 71,372 miles

Engine oil breather pipe adrift from fitting

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

check engine warning telltale is diplayed

The inner and outer sidewalls of offside front tyre have several cuts (not showing cords)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 71,372 miles

Engine oil breather pipe adrift from fitting

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

check engine warning telltale is diplayed

The inner and outer sidewalls of offside front tyre have several cuts (not showing cords)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 66,503 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

check engine light is on

Fail 4 Nov 2013 66,503 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

check engine light is on

Pass 24 Nov 2011 60,298 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 56,525 miles

air condition pump faulty

Pass 28 Oct 2009 54,415 miles

drivers seat belt starting to fray

front shock legs starting to corrode

rear shock absorbers misting of oil

Fail 28 Oct 2009 54,415 miles

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

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

drivers seat belt starting to fray

front shock legs starting to corrode

rear shock absorbers misting of oil

Pass 21 Oct 2008 50,962 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 49,533 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX HOLED,RUSTY, AND PRODUCING SOME NOISE .BUT NOT EXCESIVE

Pass 30 Oct 2006 47,914 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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T161 HGT is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T161 HGT, 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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T161 HGT is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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