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L100 LRB

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,522 mi
Last recorded101,522 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL100 LRB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2012 101,522 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 96,727 miles

FRont Discs Are Lipped And Corroded

Rear Discs Are Corroded And Pitted

Fail 22 Jan 2010 89,681 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 89,681 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 85,302 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 85,299 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs worn but not to excessive

handbrake has a lot of travel

Pass 11 Feb 2008 779,414 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 69,741 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 60,416 miles

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

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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L100 LRB is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L100 LRB, 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 L100 LRB registered?

L100 LRB is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for L100 LRB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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