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V852 JFM

1999 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,035 mi
Last recorded103,035 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV852 JFM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 103,035 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2026 69,101 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 65,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 61,480 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 58,737 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 57,949 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 57,923 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 56,737 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 55,759 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 55,759 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 53,125 miles

Nearside Rear cracking in tyer sidewall

Fail 2 Dec 2016 53,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour & offside (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear cracking in tyer sidewall

Pass 9 Oct 2015 50,344 miles

Nearside Rear cracking in tyre wall

Fail 20 Oct 2014 47,321 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 47,321 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 44,902 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 42,859 miles

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 41,436 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 39,876 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 37,364 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 35,785 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 33,350 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 30,924 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 27,542 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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V852 JFM is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V852 JFM, 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 V852 JFM registered?

V852 JFM is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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