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V86 HUY

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

154,667 mi
Last recorded154,667 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV86 HUY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 154,667 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 152,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 152,286 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 152,010 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Sep 2021 151,979 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 150,124 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 146,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 141,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 135,377 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 127,919 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 120,507 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2014 112,597 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 19 Aug 2013 104,801 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 104,801 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 97,729 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 30 Aug 2011 90,857 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 84,557 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 74,875 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 64,748 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 53,390 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 49,171 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 45,232 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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V86 HUY is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 V86 HUY, 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 V86 HUY registered?

V86 HUY is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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