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J55 SKO

1999 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,795 mi
Last recorded100,795 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 SKO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 100,795 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 100,331 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 100,078 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 99,563 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 98,837 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2022 98,837 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 4 May 2021 98,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre feathering on inner edge.

Pass 5 Jun 2020 97,916 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 96,917 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 96,896 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 94,331 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 92,509 miles

Auxiliary Belt Top Idler noisy.

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Pass 20 Mar 2015 88,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 87,995 miles

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 87,995 miles

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 86,445 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 84,474 miles

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 81,695 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 77,450 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Pass 1 Dec 2008 71,654 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 71,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 68,352 miles

BOTH Rear Tyres worn to 3mm.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Fail 4 Dec 2007 68,352 miles

BOTH Rear Tyres worn to 3mm.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Pass 5 Dec 2006 61,960 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 61,947 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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J55 SKO is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,985cc 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 J55 SKO, 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 J55 SKO registered?

J55 SKO is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 September 1999.

Is J55 SKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J55 SKO shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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