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T164 ABD

1999 Saab 9-3 SE

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,654 mi
Last recorded97,654 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 SE93,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT164 ABD
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2017 97,654 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded two places (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor section 2 places (5.2.6)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 79,356 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake disc corroded (3.5.1i)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 79,425 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 79,425 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Fronts (3.5.1g)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component Rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 78,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 78,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 75,703 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 69,738 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 64,387 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to inspect outer silld due to covers being fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2011 64,351 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to inspect outer silld due to covers being fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2010 61,073 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front shocker casing corroded

offside front shocker casing corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2010 61,073 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front shocker casing corroded

offside front shocker casing corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2009 57,915 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 57,915 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 52,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front struts very corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2008 52,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front struts very corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2007 44,285 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 37,774 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers poor

Fail 30 Nov 2006 37,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers poor

Pass 8 Dec 2005 29,705 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished outer side walls.

rear silencer rotting out.

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE?

Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
6,897
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
position lamp(s) not working 39
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Direction indicator incorrect colour 23
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T164 ABD is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 93,333 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T164 ABD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T164 ABD is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE, first registered on 6 March 1999.

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