MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,018 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
exhaust has gas leak atflexable section , but aspassed emmissions test
o/f & n/s front shock absorber casings starting to corrode
o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
rear brake discs starting to corrode
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
marks on front to rear brake pipes
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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R102 ALH is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol 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 R102 ALH, 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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R102 ALH is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 May 1998.
Is R102 ALH safe to buy?
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