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SIG 7846

1999 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

175,311 mi
Last recorded175,311 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIG 7846
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 175,311 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 175,027 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 175,010 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 174,999 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 169,521 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 165,879 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 165,123 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 164,270 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 160,944 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 155,241 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 150,872 miles

drivers seat belt slow to re-tract

offside front bumper insecure

rear brake discs corroded,pitted /run out .

front tyres worn badly inner edges

Fail 17 Dec 2013 150,862 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

drivers seat belt slow to re-tract

offside front bumper insecure

rear brake discs corroded,pitted /run out .

front tyres worn badly inner edges

Pass 13 May 2013 146,212 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 139,678 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 125,166 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 121,174 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 109,380 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 99,833 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 80,921 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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SIG 7846 is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 SIG 7846, 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 SIG 7846 registered?

SIG 7846 is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is SIG 7846 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIG 7846 shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SIG 7846 have outstanding finance?

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