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S299 SJV

1999 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,954 mi
Last recorded107,954 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS299 SJV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 1 May 2014 107,954 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 100,990 miles

all brake pipes have some surface corrosion

Pass 1 May 2012 94,907 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 88,294 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 79,085 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 May 2009 70,770 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 64,651 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 58,047 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 51,833 miles

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

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

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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S299 SJV is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S299 SJV, 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

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What year was S299 SJV registered?

S299 SJV is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 February 1999.

Is S299 SJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S299 SJV shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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