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D12 LEB

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

118,864 mi
Last recorded118,864 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 LEB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 118,864 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

windscreen chipped

Pass 27 Sep 2019 118,818 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

windscreen chipped

Fail 20 Sep 2019 118,814 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Apr 2018 118,797 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all brake disks corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 14 Mar 2017 118,790 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear tyres stepped on inner edges

nearside front tyre pressure low

rear brake disks corroding

rear exhaust system corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Mar 2016 118,489 miles

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

centre brake light inoperative

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

windscreen chipped

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2015 117,982 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

centre brake light inop

windscreen chipped

Pass 5 Mar 2014 117,815 miles

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

centre brake light inop

offside rear tyre cracking

windscreen chipped

Pass 8 Feb 2013 115,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

centre and rear exhaust sections slightly deteriorated

fuel filter slightly corroded

high level stop lamp not working

long park brake lever travel

plastic covers fitted to both sides outer sills restricting inspection

Fail 31 Jan 2013 115,819 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

centre and rear exhaust sections slightly deteriorated

fuel filter slightly corroded

high level stop lamp not working

long park brake lever travel

plastic covers fitted to both sides outer sills restricting inspection

Pass 24 Feb 2012 110,861 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhaust is slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2012 110,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 106,011 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s rear tyre underinflated

Pass 5 Nov 2009 99,891 miles

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

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)

long park brake travel

nearside front tyre cut slightly on inner sidewall

plastic covers fitted to both sides outer sills restricting inspection

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 3 Nov 2009 99,882 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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)

long park brake travel

nearside front tyre cut slightly on inner sidewall

plastic covers fitted to both sides outer sills restricting inspection

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2008 92,229 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 80,879 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 80,879 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 78,509 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 78,509 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Coolant leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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Pass 26 Jan 2006 70,561 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 70,561 miles

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

offside steering rack arm inner bush worn slightly

Fail 16 Jan 2006 70,172 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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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D12 LEB is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 D12 LEB, 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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D12 LEB is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 July 1999.

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