1999 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · 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
- 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: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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S485 JNW Mileage History
- 16/11/200597,415 mi
- 28/09/2006105,275 mi+7,860 mi
- 27/09/2007112,895 mi+7,620 mi
- 25/09/2008120,239 mi+7,344 mi
- 27/09/2008120,239 mi
- 03/09/2009127,561 mi+7,322 mi
- 04/09/2009127,561 mi
- 31/08/2010135,303 mi+7,742 mi
- 02/09/2010135,303 mi
- 12/01/2012137,761 mi+2,458 mi
- 23/03/2012137,777 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 6,357 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
S485 JNW MOT History
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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