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T225 DFC

1999 Saab 9-3 S

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,744 mi
Last recorded98,744 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 S100,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT225 DFC
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2018 98,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 89,851 miles

Mil Lamp on

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 89,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Mil Lamp on

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 88,534 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 86,905 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 86,905 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 85,410 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 85,410 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 84,175 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 81,858 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 79,774 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 79,774 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 77,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 74,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 71,717 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 62,711 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 54,335 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S?

Based on 1,366 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
7,378
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
position lamp(s) not working 60
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 44
Direction indicator incorrect colour 39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
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T225 DFC is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 100,641 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T225 DFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 S typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-3 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T225 DFC registered?

T225 DFC is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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