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L1 ELV

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,889 mi
Last recorded98,889 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 ELV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 98,889 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 98,889 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2009 96,132 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 84,436 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 84,436 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 73,735 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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L1 ELV is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol 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 L1 ELV, 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 L1 ELV registered?

L1 ELV is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is L1 ELV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L1 ELV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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