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J666 TAS

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,567 mi
Last recorded125,567 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ666 TAS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 125,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 123,745 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 120,293 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 114,988 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 109,742 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Aug 2018 101,750 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 1 Sep 2017 98,832 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 93,380 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 88,953 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 86,238 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2014 86,228 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 82,893 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 82,890 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside wiper blade split and smearing screen

Pass 17 Aug 2012 79,853 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 76,910 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 73,444 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Aug 2009 68,744 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 68,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 62,935 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 52,692 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 40,280 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 40,280 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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J666 TAS is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J666 TAS, 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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J666 TAS is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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