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S249 FUD

1999 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,642 mi
Last recorded64,642 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS249 FUD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 64,642 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 58,306 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 58,047 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 57,351 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jan 2022 56,842 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 56,257 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 55,775 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 54,448 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 53,719 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 52,026 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 50,680 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 49,100 miles

Rear exhaust box, hanger hsa broken free, however the system is still adequately supported

Pass 7 Jan 2014 47,359 miles

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2014 47,359 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2013 45,895 miles

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 10 Jan 2012 44,143 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)

rear exhaust box slightlty deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2011 41,726 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 39,868 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 39,868 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 37,627 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 35,149 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 35,144 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 30,172 miles

Both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

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

Front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2006 25,566 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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S249 FUD is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S249 FUD, 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 S249 FUD registered?

S249 FUD is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S249 FUD shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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