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J5 MRR

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,793 mi
Last recorded115,793 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 MRR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 115,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2024 114,618 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 113,329 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 113,329 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 112,305 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 111,550 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 110,730 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 109,392 miles

parking brake requires adjustment or repair

Pass 29 Nov 2018 108,281 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 107,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 106,484 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 106,484 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 105,279 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 104,259 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 104,257 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 103,235 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 103,235 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 100,930 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 100,927 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 99,596 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 99,596 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 98,046 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

clips on fuel filler becoming corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2009 96,462 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

exhaust heatshield loose

fuel filler pipe both hose clips split

Pass 13 Oct 2008 629 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 91,589 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 88,534 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2005 84,891 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 84,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is 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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J5 MRR is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J5 MRR, 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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What year was J5 MRR registered?

J5 MRR is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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