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CEY 71

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

81,802 mi
Last recorded81,802 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEY 71
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 81,802 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip damage to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 81,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip damage to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 76,862 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 74,557 miles

General underbody corrosion (non structural)

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

Stone chip in Zone B

Pass 25 Jun 2022 73,207 miles

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

Stone chip in Zone B

Pass 28 Jun 2021 69,988 miles

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

Stone Chip in Zone B

Fail 28 Jun 2021 69,988 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Stone Chip in Zone B

Pass 17 Jun 2020 69,090 miles

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

Stone chip in Zone B

Pass 18 Jun 2019 66,516 miles

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

Stone chip in Zone B

Pass 18 Jun 2018 63,879 miles

Stone chip in Zone B

Pass 23 Jun 2017 60,710 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 58,976 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 Jun 2015 56,657 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 53,642 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 50,936 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 50,934 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 47,094 miles

Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated but no gas leaks

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 43,683 miles

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

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

rear wiperblade deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2010 40,534 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 34,647 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 31,539 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 25,615 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

n/s/r tyre scuffed slightly on the outer sidewall

Pass 11 Oct 2005 24,635 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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CEY 71 is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 CEY 71, 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 CEY 71 registered?

CEY 71 is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is CEY 71 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEY 71 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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