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V825 EJH

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,189 mi
Last recorded83,189 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV825 EJH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 83,189 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 71,579 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 68,822 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 67,692 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 64,529 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 62,426 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 61,378 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central box rear section by joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 57,601 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 54,066 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s & n/s centre bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive area behind brake servo splitting from bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 54,065 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s & n/s centre bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive area behind brake servo splitting from bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 51,834 miles

oil around engine

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2016 51,831 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened broken off (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2015 50,683 miles

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

both rear tyres starting to perish

offside hand brake cable starting to fray

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 26 Sep 2014 48,641 miles

fluid around engine

rear tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

steering rack flexing on bulkhead and cover fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2013 46,110 miles

oil leaks

rear exhaust silencer corroded

trims fitted to outersills

Fail 27 Sep 2013 46,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

205/50/16/w

engine oil leaks

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded and noisy

rear tyres worn on inner edges

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 26 Sep 2012 43,457 miles

dampness around gearbox

dampness around power steering pump

rear silencer heavily corroded

steering rack flexing on bulkhead

Fail 26 Sep 2012 43,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

dampness around gearbox

dampness around power steering pump

hand brake travel high recommend attention

main beam tell tale inop

rear silencer heavily corroded

steering rack flexing on bulkhead

Pass 26 Sep 2011 41,163 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 41,163 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 37,582 miles

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

front brake discs stating to lip (advise).

Fail 17 Sep 2010 37,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front brake discs stating to lip (advise).

Pass 18 Sep 2009 33,714 miles

Engine mount has excessive lift

Pass 26 Sep 2008 29,951 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

washer fluid bottle leaking

Fail 20 Sep 2008 29,881 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

washer fluid bottle leaking

Pass 15 Sep 2007 27,518 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 24,101 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 240,889 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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V825 EJH is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V825 EJH, 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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V825 EJH is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 September 1999.

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