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H13 GLH

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,171 mi
Last recorded133,171 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 GLH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011 133,171 miles

Fuel filler pipe clip missing

Pass 5 Aug 2010 129,996 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 129,966 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2009 116,629 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 115,208 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 102,834 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 102,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2006 86,888 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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H13 GLH is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 103,203 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 H13 GLH, 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 28 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 H13 GLH registered?

H13 GLH is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 October 1998.

Is H13 GLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H13 GLH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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