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S654 LLW

1999 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,064 mi
Last recorded102,064 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS654 LLW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 102,064 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise alternator belt splitting

nearside rear tyre lightly perished on sidewalls & in tread area

offside rear vtyre lightly perished

Fail 21 May 2014 102,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise alternator belt splitting

nearside rear tyre lightly perished on sidewalls & in tread area

offside rear vtyre lightly perished

Pass 23 May 2013 94,188 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

both headlight cleaning devices defective but HID or LED lights not present

offside rear tyre perished but not to excess

Fail 17 May 2013 94,100 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

both headlight cleaning devices defective but HID or LED lights not present

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre perished but not to excess

Pass 24 May 2012 87,533 miles

Air bag warning light on indicating a fault in the system

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

exhaust system coroded in various places

offside front tyre is on the minimum legal limit now.((replacement recomended))...

rear service brakes noisy on application

Fail 23 May 2012 87,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Air bag warning light on indicating a fault in the system

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

exhaust system coroded in various places

offside front tyre is on the minimum legal limit now.((replacement recomended))...

rear service brakes noisy on application

Pass 13 Sep 2011 82,711 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 82,711 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 80,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake disc,s slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2009 80,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 80,606 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 73,021 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 73,021 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2007 65,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear silencer joint corroded

slight play in o/s steering rack anchor bush

Pass 14 Jan 2006 59,659 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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S654 LLW is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S654 LLW, 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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S654 LLW is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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