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W463 EEB

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

90,165 mi
Last recorded90,165 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW463 EEB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 90,165 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 89,524 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 89,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 89,234 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 88,832 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 88,703 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 88,699 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 87,201 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower/engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 79,920 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV Boot Slight damage

Fail 24 Aug 2020 79,920 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV Boot Slight damage

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 79,240 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 79,111 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 79,089 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 79,061 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 78,618 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 78,391 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 76,549 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 74,099 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 72,805 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 72,805 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2010 71,163 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear tyre inner sidewalls have slight splitting

Pass 10 May 2010 71,163 miles

Rear tyre inner sidewalls have slight splitting

Pass 18 Jun 2009 67,735 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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W463 EEB is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W463 EEB, 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 W463 EEB registered?

W463 EEB is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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