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LIW 9151

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,034 mi
Last recorded124,034 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIW 9151
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 124,034 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished on sidewall

Oil leak engine area ()

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

slight corrosion in offside front floor

Pass 6 Jun 2016 117,367 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded along front subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front shocker bodys rusty

both front tyres heavy cracking

centre and rear exhaust very rusty

Fail 26 May 2016 117,321 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre hanger missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch to sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded along front subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front shocker bodys rusty

both front tyres heavy cracking

centre and rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2014 117,285 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 117,270 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 116,715 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 115,511 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 112,535 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 112,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 104,658 miles

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

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake near to end of travel

Fail 7 Sep 2009 104,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both wipers deterioating

handbrake near to end of travel

nearside rear seatback doesnt latch

Pass 12 Sep 2008 92,011 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear flexi ferrule rusting

Pass 24 Sep 2007 80,088 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 67,132 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 67,132 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 57,565 miles

o/s/r tyre cut off on inside edge

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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LIW 9151 is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 93,562 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 LIW 9151, 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 26 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 LIW 9151 registered?

LIW 9151 is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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