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LIG 1843

1999 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,419 mi
Last recorded153,419 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIG 1843
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 153,419 miles

rear brake discs corroded o/s/r tyre damage on outer walls

Pass 7 Jul 2018 153,275 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 153,275 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2017 152,373 miles

Nearside Rear Side wall of tyre has slight cracking (no cords showing)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 152,373 miles

Nearside Rear Side wall of tyre has slight cracking (no cords showing)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 149,168 miles

Nearside Front close to tread depth legal limit

Offside Front cut to tread pattern, and inner edge worn

Pass 10 Dec 2013 147,629 miles

for allocated advisory's see test number 759556633391

Fail 2 Dec 2013 147,598 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres wearing low in tread area

both rear chassis rails corroded around rear spring mounts

both rear tyres perished

fuel cap in poor condition

o/s/f headlight holed and misted up, beam pattern poor

play in steering colum mount / adjusting area

section of high level brake light not working

Pass 25 Aug 2012 143,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

front brake discs pitted

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

part of high level brake light not working

Fail 18 Aug 2012 143,807 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

front brake discs pitted

high beam warning light not working

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

part of high level brake light not working

Pass 19 Aug 2011 137,399 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

front shocks corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2011 137,399 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

front shocks corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2010 128,442 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 128,442 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 123,481 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 123,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 110,348 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 110,348 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 97,605 miles

exhaust rear box very corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2006 82,579 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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LIG 1843 is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LIG 1843, 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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What year was LIG 1843 registered?

LIG 1843 is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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