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LHB 515X

1998 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,915 mi
Last recorded194,915 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHB 515X
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 194,915 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 194,915 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 186,797 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 179,381 miles

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

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

rear brake hose ends slightly corroded

rear exhaust clamp almost rusted away

Fail 16 Mar 2007 179,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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)

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

rear exhaust clamp almost rusted away

rearbrake hose ends slightly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2006 167,500 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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LHB 515X is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 LHB 515X, 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 LHB 515X registered?

LHB 515X is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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