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VIG 280

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,907 mi
Last recorded70,907 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIG 280
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 70,907 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 70,419 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 69,324 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 69,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear axel corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2022 68,850 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 68,382 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f bush, marked in chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 67,814 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 66,927 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 65,998 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 65,172 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 64,551 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 64,330 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 64,025 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 64,018 miles

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

N/S/R brake binding slightly

O/S/F tyre worn uneven

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 63,046 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 63,034 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside rear tyre has slight runout in tread

Pass 8 Nov 2011 61,535 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 56,410 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 52,328 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 52,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 45,425 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 40,058 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 33,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 26,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 280 is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VIG 280, 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 VIG 280 registered?

VIG 280 is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is VIG 280 safe to buy?

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