CarVerify

Free Car Check

CSV 444

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,587 mi
Last recorded153,587 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSV 444
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 153,587 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine has an oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper all suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexi rubber brake hose ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexi rubber brake hose ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper sub/axle and all components corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2024 153,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

power steering pump slightly noisy

Pass 28 Mar 2023 153,319 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also all brake and suspension components corrodid (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 153,307 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also all brake and suspension components corrodid (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 152,997 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brakes, steering, suspension and other underbody components corroded.

Fail 18 Mar 2022 152,932 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint between catalytic converter and flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brakes, steering, suspension and other underbody components corroded.

Pass 14 Oct 2020 152,583 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 152,443 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ! On inner edge and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.5mm on inner edge and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 152,149 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 152,148 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 150,567 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 145,675 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 139,434 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 139,434 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 130,763 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 130,697 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 116,805 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

general corrosion to brake and suspension components

Fail 17 Sep 2013 116,805 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

general corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 104,414 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 92,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2010 85,407 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 80,842 miles

engine has an oil leak

offside front tyre is wearing inner edge

rear exhaust joint is slightly blowing

Pass 15 Oct 2008 73,526 miles

centre exhaust box is holed and slightly blowing

engine has an oil leak

rear exhaust box is corroded

rear exhaust pipe is corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2007 62,080 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 55,717 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 50,532 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CSV 444 is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CSV 444, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CSV 444?

You can check the full history of CSV 444 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CSV 444 registered?

CSV 444 is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 May 1999.

Is CSV 444 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSV 444 shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CSV 444 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CSV 444. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.