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L18 PGA

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,703 mi
Last recorded135,703 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 PGA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 135,703 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED IN OSR RESTRICTING BELT INSPECTION

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FROM FRONT FLEXI JOINT (7.1.2)

NS DOOR MIRROR DAMGED

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

OIL LEAK FROM STEERING RACK

OSF INNER CV GAITER LEAKING

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

REAR BUMPER INSECURE AT OSR

REAR INDICATORS FADED

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 135,701 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded BOTH REAR HOSES (3.6.B.4e)

Front position lamp(s) not working NS (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CASINGS INSECURE

CHILD SEAT FITTED IN OSR RESTRICTING BELT INSPECTION

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE AT REAR

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FROM FRONT FLEXI JOINT (7.1.2)

NS DOOR MIRROR DAMGED

OIL LEAK FROM STEERING RACK

OSF INNER CV GAITER LEAKING

REAR BUMPER INSECURE AT OSR

REAR INDICATORS FADED

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSF & NSR (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 125,017 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

engine has an air leak

front brake pads worn to there minimum limit

rear exhaust heat cover lose

Fail 30 Jul 2015 125,017 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

engine has an air leak

front brake pads worn to there minimum limit

fuel filler pipe clips corroded and broken but not leaking

rear exhaust heat cover lose

Pass 23 Jul 2014 119,174 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 116,143 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 116,143 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 110,877 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 102,144 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 102,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 97,196 miles

nearside front fog lamp does not work

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

steering column has some movement at lower end

Fail 5 Feb 2010 97,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front fog lamp does not work

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

steering column has some movement at lower end

Pass 24 Feb 2009 89,671 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 89,671 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 80,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 72,840 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 64,709 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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L18 PGA is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 L18 PGA, 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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L18 PGA is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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