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S433 GLG

1999 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

150,049 mi
Last recorded150,049 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS433 GLG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 150,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 150,043 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 150,011 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Jan 2025 149,997 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 149,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 149,689 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 149,402 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 149,259 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 149,117 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 149,041 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 148,815 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 148,610 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 148,192 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 147,795 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 147,487 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 145,910 miles

clip around fuel filler neck broken

corrosion started in n/s/r floor

possible slight leak from steering rack area? [damp]

slight weep from o/s/f inner cv boot

unable to check sills due to covers

Pass 27 Jan 2012 144,164 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

fluid around steering rack area but no sign of leak?

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm [205/50/16w]

slight corrosion starting in front floors

slight judder on o/s/f brake

Pass 14 Feb 2011 142,122 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 139,855 miles

exhaust back box clamp broken

hose clip on pipe at fuel filler neck broken

n/s/r handbrake cable guide not fitted to bracket

oil leak on engine leaking onto cat

Pass 21 Feb 2009 138,165 miles

nail close to edge of tread of n/s/r tyre [205/50/16w]

oil leak on engine?

very slight oil leak from steering rack?

Fail 20 Feb 2009 138,151 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

nail close to edge of tread of n/s/r tyre [205/50/16w]

oil leak on engine?

very slight oil leak from steering rack?

Pass 12 Feb 2008 136,503 miles

oil leak?

slight blow on exhaust centre flexy section

Fail 7 Aug 2007 134,602 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 128,067 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 128,067 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

recommend full brake service

Pass 20 Jan 2006 112,837 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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S433 GLG is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 S433 GLG, 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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S433 GLG is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 February 1999.

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