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J900 SKY

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

166,105 mi
Last recorded166,105 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ900 SKY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 166,105 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 163,354 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 160,376 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 157,324 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 154,950 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 154,434 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 152,674 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 134,997 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 134,997 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

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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J900 SKY is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J900 SKY, 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 J900 SKY registered?

J900 SKY is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 October 1999.

Is J900 SKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J900 SKY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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