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S924 AJL

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

181,652 mi
Last recorded181,652 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS924 AJL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 181,652 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 181,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 175,614 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 169,048 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

reverse lights inop

Fail 6 Mar 2024 169,042 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

reverse lights inop

Pass 3 Mar 2023 164,617 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 164,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 155,858 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Feb 2022 155,858 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Feb 2021 151,067 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror cover loose

Pass 10 Mar 2020 146,559 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 143,698 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 143,698 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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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S924 AJL is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S924 AJL, 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 S924 AJL registered?

S924 AJL is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 June 1999.

Is S924 AJL safe to buy?

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