Official DVLA Record

1999 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · S485 JNW

S485 JNW

1999 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1999. Recorded mileage 137,777 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
SAAB 9-3
Year / Origin
1999 · Glasgow
MOT Status
Valid until 22/03/2013
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/10/2012)
Recorded Mileage
137,777 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 22/03/2013
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/10/2012
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1999
Engine
1985cc

S485 JNW Key Findings

  • 11 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2012
  • 137,777 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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S485 JNW Mileage History

  1. 16/11/200597,415 mi
  2. 28/09/2006105,275 mi+7,860 mi
  3. 27/09/2007112,895 mi+7,620 mi
  4. 25/09/2008120,239 mi+7,344 mi
  5. 27/09/2008120,239 mi
  6. 03/09/2009127,561 mi+7,322 mi
  7. 04/09/2009127,561 mi
  8. 31/08/2010135,303 mi+7,742 mi
  9. 02/09/2010135,303 mi
  10. 12/01/2012137,761 mi+2,458 mi
  11. 23/03/2012137,777 mi+16 mi

Average of roughly 6,357 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.

S485 JNW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Sept 2026, 02:15
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Saab 9-3 (S485 JNW) between November 2005 and March 2012.

The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 23 March 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)”; “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”.

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