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S373 BFA

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,811 mi
Last recorded57,811 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS373 BFA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 57,811 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 51,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 46,491 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 44,312 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 44,312 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2015 44,299 miles

Corrosion under veicle

Fail 12 Jan 2015 44,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Corrosion under veicle

Pass 16 Dec 2013 44,049 miles

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

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)

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

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

corrosion to nearside rear floor

corrosion to rear section of exhuast

nearside washer jet blocked

Fail 16 Dec 2013 44,049 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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)

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

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

corrosion to nearside rear floor

corrosion to rear section of exhuast

nearside washer jet blocked

Pass 4 Dec 2012 43,445 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 42,550 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 41,869 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 41,058 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 39,222 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 37,172 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 37,172 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 34,841 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 32,255 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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S373 BFA is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S373 BFA, 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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S373 BFA is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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