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LBZ 4747

1998 Saab 9-3

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,596 mi
Last recorded101,596 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBZ 4747
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2015 101,596 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 101,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 100,896 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 100,454 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 99,989 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 99,989 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

recommend a wheel alignment check

Pass 18 Jan 2011 99,572 miles

Oil leak

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

front discs corroded on outer edge

Pass 4 Jan 2010 98,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2009 98,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 94,636 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 94,609 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 83,758 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

centre rear brake pipe slightly insecure

Fail 14 Dec 2007 83,407 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

centre rear brake pipe slightly insecure

hand brake lever high

Pass 22 Dec 2006 71,608 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 71,592 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to both front shock absorbers

corrosion to o/s/r brake flexi hose ferules

handbrake lever.adjustment becoming high

Pass 9 Dec 2005 62,169 miles

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 60,170 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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LBZ 4747 is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 103,203 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 LBZ 4747, 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 28 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LBZ 4747 is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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