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J90 PDB

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,802 mi
Last recorded112,802 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 PDB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 112,802 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 104,019 miles

both front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre showing signs of structure failure

rear exhaust box outer skin seperated

Fail 31 Mar 2012 104,019 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre showing signs of structure failure

rear exhaust box outer skin seperated

Pass 7 May 2011 96,352 miles

rear exhaust heat sheild coming off

Pass 12 May 2010 86,077 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 74,879 miles

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

slight exhaust blow

Pass 20 May 2008 65,339 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 20 May 2008 65,328 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 May 2007 58,107 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 51,416 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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J90 PDB is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 J90 PDB, 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 J90 PDB registered?

J90 PDB is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 1999.

Is J90 PDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J90 PDB shows 10 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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