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L111 MJJ

1998 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,500 mi
Last recorded127,500 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 MJJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 127,500 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 127,497 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 120,951 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 115,518 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 111,660 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 107,854 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 107,854 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 98,988 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 90,573 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 90,573 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 79,783 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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L111 MJJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L111 MJJ, 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 L111 MJJ registered?

L111 MJJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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The MOT history for L111 MJJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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