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T162 HGT

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

105,003 mi
Last recorded105,003 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT162 HGT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2025 105,003 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area and footwell (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 101,840 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 101,346 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 99,701 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 99,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 98,863 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 96,985 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 94,607 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 92,352 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

offside front wheel damaged inner rim

Pass 23 Aug 2017 90,837 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 90,567 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 90,567 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 87,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear inner sidelight bright

Fail 22 Jul 2015 87,447 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear inner sidelight bright

Pass 31 Jul 2014 85,858 miles

both front tyres tread worn on inner edges

rear silencer clamp missing

Pass 19 Jul 2013 75,398 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 75,394 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 63,683 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both front brake disc scored

Pass 18 Jul 2011 50,252 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 39,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 39,357 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 35,708 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 34,299 miles

windows tinted

all 4 tyres worn on the edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 32,375 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2006 30,347 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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T162 HGT is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 T162 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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What year was T162 HGT registered?

T162 HGT is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 May 1999.

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