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T42 UAV

1999 Saab 9-3 S

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,325 mi
Last recorded136,325 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 S100,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT42 UAV
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2009 136,325 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Outer Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 133,387 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 133,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 117,083 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 104,016 miles

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

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

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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T42 UAV is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T42 UAV, 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 T42 UAV registered?

T42 UAV is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S, first registered on 26 July 1999.

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