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S867 APG

1999 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

98,994 mi
Last recorded98,994 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS867 APG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 98,994 miles

Rear n/s brake squeal, should have rear brakes serviced.

Pass 15 Nov 2024 98,979 miles

Possible play in engine/gearbox mount.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 97,832 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 97,139 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 96,245 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 95,540 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 94,172 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 91,178 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape and perishing. and nail in tread.

Rear discs corroding.

Pass 15 Nov 2017 88,542 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 85,967 miles

Rear discs corroding.

Pass 12 Dec 2015 82,902 miles

Both rear discs corroding.

Nearside Front Tyre low

Nearside Rear Tyre low.

Oil leak from nsf drive shaft oil seal.

Pass 7 Jan 2015 80,060 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 77,509 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 74,977 miles

rear discs corroding.

Fail 11 Jan 2013 74,977 miles

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

rear discs corroding.

Pass 29 Dec 2011 72,867 miles

Both rear discs lightly corroding.

Fail 29 Dec 2011 72,867 miles

Both rear discs lightly corroding.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 70,956 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 69,182 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 67,123 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 64,670 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 64,670 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 53,049 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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S867 APG is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S867 APG, 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 S867 APG registered?

S867 APG is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is S867 APG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S867 APG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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