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T99 SMT

2011 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

176,488 mi
Last recorded176,488 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT99 SMT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 176,488 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 168,430 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2024 168,427 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2023 162,990 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 162,987 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 160,292 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 160,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 155,526 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 155,526 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 151,233 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 151,233 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tyre warning light on

Pass 24 Jul 2019 140,653 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 140,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 129,008 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 129,008 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 115,397 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2017 115,367 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 94,938 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 94,938 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 77,987 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 59,787 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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T99 SMT is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2011 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 77,864 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T99 SMT, 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 15 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T99 SMT registered?

T99 SMT is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 January 2011.

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