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M4 JFV

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

121,820 mi
Last recorded121,820 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 JFV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 121,820 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 120,334 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 118,786 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 118,652 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 118,519 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 116,569 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 114,771 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 111,623 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 111,597 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 111,597 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 104,601 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 161,606 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 97,020 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 89,742 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 2 Dec 2009 78,690 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 64,246 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 54,042 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 34,145 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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M4 JFV is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 M4 JFV, 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 M4 JFV registered?

M4 JFV is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 May 1999.

Is M4 JFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M4 JFV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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