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R102 ALH

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,018 mi
Last recorded138,018 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 ALH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 138,018 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 132,841 miles

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)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 132,821 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 129,244 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 126,306 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 126,160 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 118,682 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 110,174 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 110,117 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 102,942 miles

marks on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 21 Jun 2005 94,951 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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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.

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