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VIG 2290

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

84,910 mi
Last recorded84,910 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIG 2290
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 84,910 miles

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 83,355 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 83,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 81,425 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 81,425 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 79,845 miles

Offside Front servo corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2021 78,908 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 78,183 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 77,173 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive Bulkhead flex (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 77,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive Bulkhead flex (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 75,391 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Drainage hole (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear axle bushes x2 (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Bulkhead (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 74,088 miles

Central Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive bulkhead/ steering rack mount (2.2.C.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight damage bulkhead flex (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 74,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Central Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive bulkhead/ steering rack mount (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Exhaust clamp broken/missing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight damage bulkhead flex (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 73,058 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 70,249 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 67,418 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 65,933 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 63,855 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2010 59,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Nov 2010 59,877 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 55,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 55,743 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 50,537 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 42,002 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 37,399 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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VIG 2290 is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VIG 2290, 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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VIG 2290 is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 April 1999.

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