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134,659 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal vehicle under side (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch 2 areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis next to coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
underside coated in underseal
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spring hanger area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside front and nearside rear tyre's starting to wear.
Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Some brake pipes starting to corrode.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Some brake pipes starting to corrode.
Both front tyres worn on inner edges.Exhaust front pipe including CAT getting weak.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear tyres lght cracks in tyre walls both
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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S503 LER is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 S503 LER, 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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S503 LER is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 January 1999.
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