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A25 AAB

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,420 mi
Last recorded57,420 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 AAB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 57,420 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 57,224 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 56,420 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 56,129 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 56,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 56,112 miles
Pass 25 May 2020 55,847 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 55,108 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 53,953 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 53,836 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 53,671 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 51,291 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2010 48,400 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2010 48,400 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 44,943 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 39,073 miles

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

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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A25 AAB is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 98,368 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A25 AAB, 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 27 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A25 AAB registered?

A25 AAB is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is A25 AAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A25 AAB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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