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L6 DDH

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,560 mi
Last recorded145,560 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 DDH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 145,560 miles

Both Front Discs Poor

N/S/F Side Wall Small Cut

O/S/F Window Regulater Needs Helping Uo

Fail 5 May 2010 145,363 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Both Front Discs Poor

N/S/F Side Wall Small Cut

O/S/F Window Regulater Needs Helping Uo

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 123,547 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 123,547 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 121,207 miles

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

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

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

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

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

outer sills plastic covered

Fail 6 Oct 2008 121,207 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 1 Oct 2007 114,071 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 111,953 miles

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR AND GLASS DAMAGED

Pass 22 Nov 2005 97,305 miles

off side rear tyre close to legal limit

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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L6 DDH is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L6 DDH, 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 L6 DDH registered?

L6 DDH is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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