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JIL 4135

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

64,916 mi
Last recorded64,916 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIL 4135
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 64,916 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 64,916 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working Replace bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 64,224 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Some of the bolt on steel part are starting to corrode / Rust

Pass 25 Apr 2024 63,541 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box Slight Blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 62,792 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 62,276 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 61,728 miles
Pass 25 May 2020 61,446 miles

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear Just starting to perrish in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 60,602 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 59,248 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 15 May 2017 57,948 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 56,389 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 54,984 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 54,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2014 52,841 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 50,684 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 49,816 miles

front tyre edges worn

Pass 13 May 2011 48,770 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 47,391 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 45,966 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 44,826 miles

Fuel tank has slight damage to underside.

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 43,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2006 42,403 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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JIL 4135 is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 JIL 4135, 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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JIL 4135 is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 May 1999.

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