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S503 LER

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

134,659 mi
Last recorded134,659 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS503 LER
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 134,659 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 134,601 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 134,568 miles

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))

Fail 26 May 2022 134,545 miles

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))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 134,511 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 133,563 miles

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 ()

Pass 1 Aug 2019 133,109 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 131,540 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 129,459 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 127,380 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 125,668 miles

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)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 125,668 miles

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 124,499 miles

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.

Fail 18 Mar 2014 124,499 miles

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.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 123,564 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.Exhaust front pipe including CAT getting weak.

Fail 20 Mar 2012 122,126 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 122,126 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 119,287 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 116,004 miles

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)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 116,004 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 112,723 miles

rear tyres lght cracks in tyre walls both

Pass 28 Mar 2008 107,358 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 107,358 miles

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 100,835 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 100,835 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 96,275 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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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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What year was S503 LER registered?

S503 LER is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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