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T47 JAH

1999 Saab 9-3 S

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

135,576 mi
Last recorded135,576 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 S100,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT47 JAH
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 135,576 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 135,576 miles

Nearside 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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 124,587 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 124,586 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 124,551 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 114,837 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 106,830 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 106,830 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 97,533 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 97,533 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2006 90,035 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 80,505 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 80,505 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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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T47 JAH is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 T47 JAH, 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 T47 JAH registered?

T47 JAH is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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