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T29 FEM

2017 Saab 9-3

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,145 mi
Last recorded72,145 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT29 FEM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 72,145 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 201,279 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 201,279 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 67,064 miles

Front Run flat tyre and a non run flat tyre fitted to same axle

Pass 14 Jun 2024 59,890 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 59,832 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 186,492 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 52,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 168,299 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 42,262 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Feb 2022 154,788 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2022 154,788 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 35,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 138,332 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 138,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 27,246 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 18 Nov 2019 123,872 miles

engine bay restricted view

Fail 18 Nov 2019 123,872 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

engine bay restricted view

Pass 29 Oct 2018 116,209 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 116,209 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 105,004 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 97,049 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 84,859 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 72,967 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 59,198 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 43,616 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 9 Dec 2010 29,768 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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T29 FEM is a 2017 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T29 FEM, 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 9 years old, this Saab 9-3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was T29 FEM registered?

T29 FEM is a 2017 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2017.

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