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J111 JMV

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,241 mi
Last recorded159,241 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 JMV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 159,241 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

check engine light on

Fail 1 Dec 2017 159,200 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR CORROSION HOLES (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEELARCH CLOSING PANEL (2.4.A.3)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s white (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

check engine light on

Pass 9 Dec 2016 154,221 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear and n/s and o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Re-test carried out by C Powell

Fail 2 Dec 2016 154,076 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NOT WORKING (8.2.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s rear floor to sills corrosion holes (5.2.6)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test on interior mirror ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear and n/s and o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

check engine light on

Pass 10 Dec 2015 146,567 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside headlamp outer lense damaged

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion on n/s rear floor

Fail 10 Dec 2015 146,567 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside headlamp outer lense damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion on n/s rear floor

Pass 16 Dec 2014 139,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks in tread of o/s rear tyre

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2013 132,386 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corosion on metal brake pipes at center and rear of car

Pass 4 Dec 2013 132,386 miles

corosion on metal brake pipes at center and rear of car

Fail 28 Nov 2012 124,648 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

chip / water ingress in n/s headlamp unit

light output from n/s headlamp unit dull

o/s/f shock absorber badly corroded

o/s/r tyre slightly cracked in places

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 28 Nov 2012 124,648 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

chip / water ingress in n/s headlamp unit

light output from n/s headlamp unit dull

o/s/f shock absorber badly corroded

o/s/r tyre slightly cracked in places

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 1 Dec 2011 115,835 miles

chip in n/s headlight glass

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 1 Dec 2011 115,835 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip in n/s headlight glass

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 9 Dec 2010 109,118 miles

chip in n/s haedlamp unit glass

front brake discs slightly corroded / scored

front brake pads low

n/s door mirror glass cracked

rear brake discs corroded / pitted (o/s more than n/s)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 109,118 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

chip in n/s haedlamp unit glass

front brake discs slightly corroded / scored

front brake pads low

n/s door mirror glass cracked

rear brake discs corroded / pitted (o/s more than n/s)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 98,639 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 89,990 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 80,253 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2006 66,596 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 66,596 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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J111 JMV is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J111 JMV, 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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J111 JMV is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 June 1999.

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