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M8 UWU

1999 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,858 mi
Last recorded104,858 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 UWU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 104,858 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 101,482 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 96,248 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' corner (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 96,240 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floorpan filled (5.2.6)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' corner (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 88,340 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 86,468 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 86,468 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Nov 2014 81,078 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 81,078 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 73,193 miles

exhaust middle flexy joint slight exhaust leak. heat shield loose at rear.

offside rear indicator clour slightly faded from yellow to white

rear nearside disc heavly corroded outer face.

Fail 27 Sep 2013 73,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust middle flexy joint slight exhaust leak. heat shield loose at rear.

offside rear indicator clour slightly faded from yellow to white

rear nearside disc heavly corroded outer face.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 66,717 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 66,717 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust heat shield rear loose

Pass 17 Oct 2011 58,073 miles

both rear tyres perished

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2011 58,073 miles

both rear tyres perished

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 54,728 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 52,025 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 49,009 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 44,623 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 41,750 miles

offside rear brake hose ferrule starting to † corrode

Pass 24 Jun 2005 38,329 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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M8 UWU is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M8 UWU, 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 M8 UWU registered?

M8 UWU is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 September 1999.

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