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L800 EBS

1999 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

149,295 mi
Last recorded149,295 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL800 EBS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2017 149,295 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear at front (3.6.B.1)

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack area (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger insecure (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working x 1 (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 141,832 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

exhaust heat shield insecure at rear

Pass 27 Oct 2014 140,974 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 138,457 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 138,457 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 133,900 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 133,900 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 129,979 miles

n/s/r floor pan rusty

slight blow from rear silencer

Fail 9 Sep 2011 129,957 miles

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

n/s/r floor pan rusty

slight blow from rear silencer

Pass 15 Sep 2010 121,747 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 111,941 miles

o/s/r inner side light not working

Fail 9 Sep 2009 111,941 miles

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

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

o/s/r inner side light not working

Pass 15 Sep 2008 101,758 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 101,758 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 91,345 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 91,332 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 83,027 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 83,026 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 72,141 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 72,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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L800 EBS is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 L800 EBS, 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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L800 EBS is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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