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L1 NRY

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,115 mi
Last recorded88,115 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 NRY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 88,115 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 88,112 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel hose insecure filler neck clamps (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system from o/s /f to n/s/f (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board too short (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 88,107 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 88,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 88,099 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 86,651 miles

exhaust rusty

nearside rear tyre tread cracked

Fail 30 Aug 2013 86,651 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust rusty

nearside rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2012 80,739 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust outer skin rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2011 79,141 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 79,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 73,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front outer tyre wall worn

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Sep 2009 67,001 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 63,019 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 63,019 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 63,019 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 59,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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L1 NRY is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L1 NRY, 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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L1 NRY is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 November 1999.

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