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R115 ALH

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,813 mi
Last recorded147,813 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 ALH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 147,813 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 147,813 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 May 2017 147,662 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust Rubber mount to reposition.

Pass 13 May 2016 142,437 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Pass 5 Jun 2015 136,946 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise exhaust sytem corroded and outer skin peeling away.

advise rear exhaust box clamp missing and heat sheild insecure.

advise slight movement in steering rack mounting points and bulkhead area.

Fail 29 May 2015 136,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust silencer is very corroded,and slightly noise,no leaks are visable,benefit given.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2014 130,898 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 124,828 miles

Check Engine Light On

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 May 2013 124,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Check Engine Light On

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2012 119,486 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 119,470 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 10 May 2011 115,122 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre cracking due to age

Pass 10 May 2011 115,122 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking due to age

Pass 14 May 2010 110,546 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 106,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2009 106,115 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2008 103,348 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2007 98,540 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 98,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate stained

Pass 22 May 2006 88,930 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R115 ALH is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R115 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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R115 ALH is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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