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L680 RJL

1998 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

62,895 mi
Last recorded62,895 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL680 RJL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 62,895 miles

Front tyres wearing thin on edges close to cords

Pass 17 Oct 2017 62,272 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing thin inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2016 67,348 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 59,500 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexys (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 57,710 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 55,887 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 54,255 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 52,230 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 50,090 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 48,105 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 48,105 miles

Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 46,367 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 44,009 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 41,528 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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L680 RJL is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 L680 RJL, 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 L680 RJL registered?

L680 RJL is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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The MOT history for L680 RJL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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