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MIG 9310

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,333 mi
Last recorded95,333 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIG 9310
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 95,333 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 88,140 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 88,140 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 83,038 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 80,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside front shock absorber is corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2021 79,684 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2021 79,684 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire filler pipe (6.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 78,940 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2019 78,266 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 76,292 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

slight corrosion front brake discs

slight play steering collum exhaust corroded

underside most components corroded and painted over

Pass 27 Oct 2017 73,224 miles

advise all steering and suspension components corroded

advise exhaust corroded

advise front brake discs corroded

advise front to rear brake pipes corroded

advise n/s/f brake pipe corroded

advise slight play in steering coloum

Fail 27 Oct 2017 73,224 miles

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

advise all steering and suspension components corroded

advise exhaust corroded

advise front brake discs corroded

advise front to rear brake pipes corroded

advise n/s/f brake pipe corroded

advise slight play in steering coloum

Pass 4 Oct 2016 69,633 miles

front brake discs corroded

front suspension corroded shockers corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

slight play at steering column

Fail 4 Oct 2016 69,633 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

front brake discs corroded

front suspension corroded shockers corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

slight play at steering column

Pass 1 Aug 2014 66,727 miles

front sills slightly crushed

rear tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 1 Aug 2014 66,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all tyres bald on inner edges

front sills slightly crushed

Pass 12 Aug 2013 65,373 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 65,373 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 63,077 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 61,422 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 52,451 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 44,600 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 44,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 38,397 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s driving lamp glass broken

Fail 18 Oct 2007 38,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s driving lamp glass broken

Pass 20 Oct 2006 29,732 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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MIG 9310 is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MIG 9310, 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 MIG 9310 registered?

MIG 9310 is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 June 1999.

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