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S223 KLU

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

97,877 mi
Last recorded97,877 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS223 KLU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 97,877 miles

Engine is covered in oil.

Pass 8 Oct 2024 94,695 miles

Engine covered in oil.

Pass 26 Sep 2023 92,135 miles

Oil leaks.

Wipers smear.

Pass 31 Aug 2022 89,843 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 89,734 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view cracked glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached damaged around indicator light unit insecure (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 86,412 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

eml light on

Pass 16 Jul 2020 83,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy baffles broken and rattle (8.1.1 (a))

mil light on

Fail 16 Jul 2020 83,527 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy baffles broken and rattle (8.1.1 (a))

mil light on

Pass 3 Jan 2019 79,973 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 78,728 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 76,665 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 74,959 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 72,923 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 71,269 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f head lamp chipped

Pass 16 Jan 2013 69,141 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 66,470 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 62,326 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 58,638 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 58,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 55,227 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 51,075 miles

front pads very low

Pass 26 Jan 2007 46,330 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 40,884 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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S223 KLU is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S223 KLU, 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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S223 KLU is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 February 1999.

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