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V836 EWJ

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

98,335 mi
Last recorded98,335 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV836 EWJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 98,335 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 98,307 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 98,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 98,142 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 97,177 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 96,793 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 96,793 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 95,873 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 94,745 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 92,933 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 91,174 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 89,029 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 89,025 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 86,798 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 86,781 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 84,460 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 81,296 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 81,296 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 77,733 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 77,733 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 73,414 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 67,138 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 67,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 62,470 miles

Front PAS pipe wet/weeping

N/S/R tyre cracking on side wall

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)

Rear shocks wet

Rear wiper blade split

Slight stepping on O/S/R tyre on inner edge

Some small chips on screen

Pass 22 Mar 2007 54,906 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake travel high advise adjustment.

nsf tyre starting to perish advise new.

Pass 24 Mar 2006 46,710 miles

Small stone chips on windscreen. Both corners of rear spoiler loose. Condinsation in both headlamps. Baffels loose in rear box and is very rusty. N/S/R tyre cracking on side walls and cracking on front number plate.

Fail 21 Mar 2006 46,698 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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V836 EWJ is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 V836 EWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V836 EWJ registered?

V836 EWJ is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 December 1999.

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