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S99 BGT

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

151,753 mi
Last recorded151,753 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS99 BGT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 151,753 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 151,715 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 151,009 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 147,180 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 142,279 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 138,553 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 148,007 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 137,807 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 136,587 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 132,124 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 125,129 miles

Floor pan has come corrosion, not considered excessive

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Axle bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 123,202 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 120,500 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 114,519 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 109,975 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 109,967 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 108,319 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 107,381 miles

fuel cap slightly damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2010 105,309 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 105,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 103,608 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

man light on

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2008 101,390 miles

o/side and n/side rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

o/side front sidelight dim rec/rep

sills covered by trims

Fail 26 Aug 2008 101,390 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/side and n/side rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

o/side front sidelight dim rec/rep

sills covered by trims

Pass 23 Aug 2007 95,147 miles

exhaust shield insecure

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2006 84,380 miles

front number plate cracked

o/s/f fog lamp broken

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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S99 BGT is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S99 BGT, 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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S99 BGT is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 July 1999.

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