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K30 ODS

1999 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

134,302 mi
Last recorded134,302 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK30 ODS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 134,302 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 132,782 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 130,794 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 128,597 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 125,568 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 122,545 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 122,535 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced drivers side floor corroded and holed near seat mountings (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced drivers side floor corroded and holed near seat mountings (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

long hand brake travel

Fail 16 Nov 2020 122,528 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced drivers side floor corroded and holed near seat mountings (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour o/s/r side light far to bright (wrong bulb fitted?) (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

long handbrake travel

metal brake pipes corroded at rear

Pass 24 Apr 2019 116,700 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 110,747 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2017 100,467 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 100,464 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 98,747 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 98,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch/bulkhead (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 96,417 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 93,543 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 90,749 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 88,221 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 84,808 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 81,264 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 76,781 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 72,324 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 67,491 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 62,607 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 55,827 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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K30 ODS is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 K30 ODS, 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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K30 ODS is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 December 1999.

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