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D1 LSC

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

146,292 mi
Last recorded146,292 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 LSC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 146,292 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 146,292 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 144,361 miles

Exhaust slightly damaged/broken flexi

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Offside & nearside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Border line (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 141,083 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rearmost (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 141,083 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rearmost (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 137,071 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired brake servo corroding (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 9 May 2019 133,725 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear worn inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 133,722 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear worn inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 131,805 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 131,802 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 123,407 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 123,314 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

lower effort n/s/r

Pass 22 Oct 2015 115,613 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 111,589 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 106,935 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 102,700 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 100,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front tyre was under inflated, may have a puncture.

Pass 13 Mar 2010 96,135 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 83,326 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 72,453 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 70,580 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 66,325 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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D1 LSC is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 D1 LSC, 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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D1 LSC is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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