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S506 LBT

1999 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,568 mi
Last recorded181,568 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS506 LBT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2009 181,568 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 171,490 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 153,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 137,335 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 137,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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S506 LBT is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S506 LBT, 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 S506 LBT registered?

S506 LBT is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S506 LBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S506 LBT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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