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S302 HDV

1999 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

87,371 mi
Last recorded87,371 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS302 HDV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 87,371 miles

heavy surface corrosion to rear silencer box

Pass 7 May 2024 86,642 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 86,635 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 85,766 miles

some parts on the underside are slight corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2020 85,380 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 84,048 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 82,978 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 82,972 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 81,678 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 79,801 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 77,669 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 74,407 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 70,490 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 66,604 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 64,701 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 61,162 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 57,325 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 53,610 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 53,604 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 49,506 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 45,109 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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S302 HDV is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 S302 HDV, 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 S302 HDV registered?

S302 HDV is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 January 1999.

Is S302 HDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S302 HDV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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