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V885 NEX

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

141,804 mi
Last recorded141,804 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV885 NEX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 141,804 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 141,711 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 May 2024 141,433 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 139,387 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 136,681 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 134,458 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 132,059 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 132,045 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 131,746 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 131,633 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 130,996 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 130,492 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 129,784 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 129,774 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 129,468 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 128,931 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 128,772 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 125,888 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 125,888 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (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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V885 NEX is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 V885 NEX, 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 V885 NEX registered?

V885 NEX is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 October 1999.

Is V885 NEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V885 NEX shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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