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S47 LRU

1999 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,855 mi
Last recorded161,855 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2008
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS47 LRU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2008 161,855 miles

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

both rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2008 161,855 miles

both rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Jan 2007 141,424 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 141,424 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front and rear b/pads seem to be starting to get abit low

N/S dipped aim ON lower limit and O/S ON upper limit

O/S/F tyre nearing tread limits and worn at inner tread edge and N/S/F tyre abit low on tread and worn at edges

Rear b/hose ferrules abit corroded

Rear silencer abit corroded slightly

Slight surface corrosion at rear b/discs

Pass 28 Dec 2005 121,146 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 121,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All brake discs appear worn and surface rusty

All brake pads appear low

Offside front bel;t webbing start of fraying

Rear flexable hose ends rusty

Rear of exhaust rusty

Slight play at front lower arms

Windscreen damaged just outside of zone A

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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S47 LRU is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S47 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 S47 LRU registered?

S47 LRU is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 January 1999.

Is S47 LRU safe to buy?

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