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T163 ABD

1999 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,182 mi
Last recorded134,182 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT163 ABD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 134,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel cap broken but still sealing

Fail 17 Oct 2013 134,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel cap broken but still sealing

Pass 17 Oct 2012 128,997 miles

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

front exhaust pipe corroded

slight movement on steering rack on bulkhead

Pass 3 Oct 2011 128,531 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 126,528 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 126,488 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 119,811 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 110,054 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 103,217 miles

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

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

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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T163 ABD is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T163 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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What year was T163 ABD registered?

T163 ABD is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 April 1999.

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