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JAG 249Y

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

58,223 mi
Last recorded58,223 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAG 249Y
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 58,223 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 57,847 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 57,755 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 57,749 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 57,744 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 57,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 57,655 miles

unable to carry out full inspection of the rigid brake pipe due to being coated in grease

Pass 18 Dec 2018 57,626 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 57,311 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 57,252 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 56,510 miles

N/S Mirror damaged and missing

Pass 22 Oct 2014 55,995 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 54,711 miles

all brake pipes coated in grease. Preventing full inspection

Pass 17 Sep 2012 53,205 miles

both rear tyres slightly distorted

Fail 12 Sep 2012 53,089 miles

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 51,392 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 51,381 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 50,061 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 48,629 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 46,291 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 43,372 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 40,304 miles

N/S/F TYRE INNER WALL IS SLIGHTLY SPLIT

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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JAG 249Y 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 90.9%.

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 JAG 249Y, 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

How do I check the history of JAG 249Y?

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What year was JAG 249Y registered?

JAG 249Y is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 September 1999.

Is JAG 249Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAG 249Y shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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