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R132 ALH

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,606 mi
Last recorded83,606 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 ALH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 83,606 miles

Front Upper registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Rear suspension components' rusty

power steering pump noisy

Pass 27 Nov 2015 78,356 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 78,356 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 72,962 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 68,955 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 64,447 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 64,447 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 60,804 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 57,116 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 53,839 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 51,607 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 49,136 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 49,136 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 46,263 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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R132 ALH is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R132 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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What year was R132 ALH registered?

R132 ALH is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is R132 ALH safe to buy?

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