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J8 MGK

1999 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,323 mi
Last recorded70,323 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 MGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 70,323 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv joint signs of oil deposits monitor gearbox oil level

covers fitted to engine which obscure view of components

damage to o/s door panels

front coil springs corroded

rear exhaust to middle section joint corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 68,306 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front 195/60/15 tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 30 Sep 2015 65,623 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 63,414 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 61,771 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 61,771 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 59,246 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 26 Sep 2011 54,305 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 49,480 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 46,135 miles

both front tyres wearing low on tread

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2008 41,530 miles

n/s/f tyre has damage side wall not showing ply

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2007 38,873 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 35,083 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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J8 MGK is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 J8 MGK, 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 J8 MGK registered?

J8 MGK is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is J8 MGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 MGK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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