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J40 UEL

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,505 mi
Last recorded115,505 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 UEL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2014 115,505 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 115,505 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 113,226 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 111,027 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 105,689 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 101,591 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on inner wall

Pass 23 Jun 2008 96,290 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 89,067 miles

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

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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J40 UEL is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J40 UEL, 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

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What year was J40 UEL registered?

J40 UEL is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 August 1999.

Is J40 UEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J40 UEL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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