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V732 SRP

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

100,867 mi
Last recorded100,867 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV732 SRP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 100,867 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 98,046 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Indicator cracked

Offside Rear Boot Spoiler Loose

Pass 6 Nov 2023 95,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Indicator cracked

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Spoiler Loose

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 95,257 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front headlamp cracked

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear spoiler loose

Pass 3 Nov 2022 92,165 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear aches. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi slightly damaged.

Fail 20 Oct 2022 92,129 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear aches. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi slightly damaged.

Pass 22 Oct 2021 89,216 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear pipes rusting through (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Floor rusting through

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 89,216 miles

Nearside Front Floor rusting through

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear pipes rusting through (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 86,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable Bush has slight play, where in joins the rack (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Boot floor starting to rust away, on outter edge

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Rubber mounting cracked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear imbalance of hand brake, only just met requirements, needs adjustment or repair

Fail 25 Sep 2020 86,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable Bush has slight play, where in joins the rack (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Boot floor starting to rust away, on outter edge

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Rubber mounting cracked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear imbalance of hand brake, only just met requirements, needs adjustment or repair

Pass 23 Apr 2019 80,229 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 80,229 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Front joint does not hold exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Fitted upside down (1.1.13 (c))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 80,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 75,309 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 75,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 70,232 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 65,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 60,792 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 60,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 56,305 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 51,845 miles

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

slight ex blow front pipe 1st joint

Pass 19 Apr 2012 47,509 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 44,985 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 42,795 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 42,775 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 36,351 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 36,351 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 32,584 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 32,584 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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V732 SRP is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 V732 SRP, 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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V732 SRP is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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