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YEY 1W

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

178,800 mi
Last recorded178,800 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEY 1W
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 178,800 miles

the engine has a small oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2025 174,537 miles

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

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2025 174,475 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

general under body corrosion

spare wheel well heavily corroded, strong advise.

Pass 12 Apr 2024 172,966 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 170,990 miles

Central Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bulkhead. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead at the joint of upper & lower sections, which is below the steering rack mountings. (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On the underside of the vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 167,846 miles

Central Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bulkhead. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead, at the joint of the upper and lower sections which is below the steering rack mountings. (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the underside of the vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 166,671 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Wheel rim bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Welded repair section on the underside of the front footwell close to the right front subframe rear mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On Bulkhead in the engine bay. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On Bulkhead in the engine bay. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot has slight leak of lubricant from inner mounting but is still clipped. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Wheel rim bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test After market Headup Display unit and reflector pad on the inside of the windscreen zone A. ()

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Accross Bulkhead in the engine bay. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On Bulkhead in the engine bay. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 165,435 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 162,561 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 162,560 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor ring (1.6 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 159,246 miles

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

bulkhead flexing with steering operation

Fail 23 Jan 2018 159,236 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

bulkhead flexing with steering operation

Pass 31 Jan 2017 155,529 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 155,529 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped By fuel tank. (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Silencer to main pipe broken away. (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) insecure Brake pad broken away from backing plate, bonding failed. (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread pattern to inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Shoulder (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 151,537 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases In front of the flexi section (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 146,634 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel filler neck jubilee clip broken

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

no audible warning on indicators

windscreen cracked outside wiper swept area

Fail 17 Feb 2015 146,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal travel

fuel filler neck jubilee clip broken

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

no audible warning on indicators

windscreen cracked outside wiper swept area

Fail 26 Jun 2014 146,588 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 146,465 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 135,187 miles

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

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)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 135,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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)

near side rear hand brake 60kg

Pass 12 Aug 2011 121,796 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 121,796 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

off side rear brake disc rusty and pitted

Pass 12 Aug 2010 112,649 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

off side rear brake disc is pitted

Fail 12 Aug 2010 112,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

main beam tell tail not working

off side rear brake disc is pitted

Pass 13 Aug 2009 103,503 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 103,503 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 93,259 miles

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

Screen chipped in zone B

Pass 23 Aug 2007 85,410 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 76,039 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 76,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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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YEY 1W is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YEY 1W, 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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YEY 1W is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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