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T942 HAP

1999 Saab 9-3 S

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,254 mi
Last recorded119,254 miles
Recorded on23 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 S100,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT942 HAP
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2009 119,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 May 2009 119,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Check engine warning light on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rocker cover breather pipe popped out and leaking oil

Pass 11 Apr 2008 111,510 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 104,578 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 104,578 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 96,681 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both hand brake cables casing split

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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T942 HAP is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T942 HAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T942 HAP registered?

T942 HAP is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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