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HIL 5130

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,281 mi
Last recorded92,281 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIL 5130
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 92,281 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 90,732 miles

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

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

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2023 89,059 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

both front shocks rusty and corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2023 89,043 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

both front shocks rusty and corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2022 87,041 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 85,788 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 85,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 84,515 miles

Central Front ex slightly insecure at flange

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 83,053 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 81,680 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 81,658 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 80,139 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 78,348 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2015 76,427 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edge

exhaust loose at joint with turbo

Pass 7 Jul 2014 74,634 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 73,151 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 73,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 71,412 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 69,472 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 69,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 67,011 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 64,293 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 61,105 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 58,574 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 56,121 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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HIL 5130 is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HIL 5130, 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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HIL 5130 is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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