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S113 LNV

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,675 mi
Last recorded105,675 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS113 LNV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2010 105,675 miles

fuel cap broken still seals at time of test

rear subframe to body bushes has slight play

Fail 6 Mar 2010 105,675 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

fuel cap broken still seals at time of test

rear subframe to body bushes has slight play

Pass 4 Mar 2009 94,139 miles

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

exhaust rear silencer slightly corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Mar 2008 82,620 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 7 Mar 2008 82,620 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 22 Jan 2007 69,465 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 69,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 605,075 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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S113 LNV is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S113 LNV, 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 S113 LNV registered?

S113 LNV is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 January 1999.

Is S113 LNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S113 LNV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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