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S225 YAD

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,481 mi
Last recorded181,481 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS225 YAD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 181,481 miles

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

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 176,288 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 176,288 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 173,566 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine mountings worn

Fail 16 Nov 2023 173,565 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

engine mountings worn

exhaust front pipe flexi deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2022 171,804 miles

Coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside front - bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2022 171,804 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside front - bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2021 167,925 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated - corroded

slight leak from nearside outer drive gaiter

Fail 3 Aug 2021 167,925 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated - corroded

slight leak from nearside outer drive gaiter

Pass 17 Dec 2019 162,992 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 162,992 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 156,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 4 Dec 2018 156,057 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective solenoide valve (8.2.1.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside & nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged wheel speed sensor ring (1.6 (e))

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

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

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2017 147,296 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 147,294 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working lens missing (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside & nearside floor (5.2.6)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside & nearside front (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 135,796 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leak (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 126,025 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

nail in nearside rear tyre also worn inner edge

Pass 6 May 2014 121,018 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge - small cut in tread

Pass 26 Apr 2012 109,527 miles

rear exhaust silencer & pipe corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2012 109,527 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust silencer & pipe corroded

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 102,247 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 102,247 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 95,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 95,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 87,376 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 87,375 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 84,431 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2007 78,639 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 78,639 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2006 71,275 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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S225 YAD is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S225 YAD, 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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S225 YAD is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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