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S37 LRU

1999 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,381 mi
Last recorded104,381 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS37 LRU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 104,381 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 104,381 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 100,508 miles

Nearside Rear floor starting to corrode

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 96,033 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 92,115 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 88,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 84,402 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 84,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 79,980 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 79,953 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 76,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 76,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 73,117 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 68,570 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 63,682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front number plate deteriorating

o/r rear tyre low on air

Fail 31 Jan 2008 63,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front number plate deteriorating

o/r rear tyre low on air

Pass 25 Jan 2007 59,704 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 55,722 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 55,722 miles

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

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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S37 LRU is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S37 LRU, 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 S37 LRU registered?

S37 LRU is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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