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MWN 555

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,428 mi
Last recorded113,428 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWN 555
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2026 113,428 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 rears (5.2.3 (e))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear mounting areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 113,106 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 113,052 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 112,969 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 112,893 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 112,860 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 112,339 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 111,507 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 111,058 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 108,833 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 105,437 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 102,602 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 98,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 92,910 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 86,835 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

plastic outer sill covers fitted to offside and nearside

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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MWN 555 is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MWN 555, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MWN 555?

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What year was MWN 555 registered?

MWN 555 is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 December 1999.

Is MWN 555 safe to buy?

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