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J400 JOF

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

90,881 mi
Last recorded90,881 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 JOF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 90,881 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 90,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS pickup ring snapped (1.6 (e))

Pass 13 May 2024 83,063 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 82,234 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 82,227 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 82,112 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 81,944 miles

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

aftermarket protection bracket insecure near side

Fail 7 Jul 2020 81,944 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

aftermarket protection bracket insecure near side

Fail 10 Mar 2020 81,863 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability suspension brace (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 80,791 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 80,235 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Into the caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre perished, also has damage to the outer wall but not through to the cords

Pass 22 Feb 2017 77,378 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 77,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 77,369 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 76,403 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 72,328 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 68,921 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 64,420 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 61,885 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 58,919 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 55,472 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 52,290 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 52,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2006 48,372 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 48,372 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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J400 JOF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 J400 JOF, 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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J400 JOF is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 May 1999.

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