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T250 KGV

1999 Saab 9-3 SE

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

166,182 mi
Last recorded166,182 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 SE93,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT250 KGV
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 166,182 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 165,935 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 165,932 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

fuel filtercorroded

general corrosion under car

Pass 24 May 2019 163,174 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 156,288 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 150,218 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 144,689 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 131,419 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 120,789 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 107,492 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 94,152 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 86,188 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 86,188 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 76,455 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 76,455 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 66,450 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 58,067 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 49,214 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 37,449 miles

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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T250 KGV is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T250 KGV, 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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T250 KGV is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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