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S423 LLR

1999 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,792 mi
Last recorded223,792 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS423 LLR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 223,792 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

fuel tank clip rotted away

Pass 10 Mar 2016 216,709 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 216,709 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 208,122 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 208,118 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 196,427 miles

backing on rear n/plate starting to pill away from plate

can not check outer door sill trims fitted

engine oil leaks

exhaust heat covers hanging loose

rear brake discs wearing and rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2013 186,894 miles

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

plastic trims fitted to outer sills unable to inspect sill properly

slight damage to offside front floor pan

Fail 13 Mar 2013 186,894 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

plastic trims fitted to outer sills unable to inspect sill properly

slight damage to offside front floor pan

Pass 27 Feb 2012 174,468 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

front brake discs rusty

handbrake travel

rear wiper blade split on end

Pass 15 Mar 2011 166,062 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 161,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 155,064 miles

brake hose ferules corroding.

front bulk head brake pipe corroded.

offside front outer brake pad worn low.

Fail 23 Mar 2009 155,064 miles

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

brake hose ferules corroding.

front bulk head brake pipe corroded.

offside front outer brake pad worn low.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 148,483 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 148,483 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 139,436 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 139,436 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 131,060 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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S423 LLR is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S423 LLR, 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 S423 LLR registered?

S423 LLR is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 January 1999.

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