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K21 DBM

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

186,680 mi
Last recorded186,680 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK21 DBM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 186,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 184,636 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2024 182,696 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 180,455 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 20 Jan 2022 179,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust box corroded and blowing

strong advise front exhaust flexi pipe corroded, weak and blowing

Pass 14 Jan 2021 178,481 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slow to recoil

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 177,744 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jan 2019 174,049 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 167,929 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 161,439 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 152,702 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 152,695 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 146,256 miles

BOTH rear tyres perishing

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 137,675 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 132,223 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 127,297 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 123,514 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 117,997 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 111,277 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 104,455 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 95,173 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 87,865 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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K21 DBM is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 K21 DBM, 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 K21 DBM registered?

K21 DBM is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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