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R147 ALH

1998 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,981 mi
Last recorded68,981 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 ALH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 68,981 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 65,379 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 65,379 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2017 63,231 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perishing, both front tyres perishinh, mnior damage,n/s/f,tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2016 61,409 miles

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

minor damage to tyre,n/s/f

minor leak power steering pipe,front

Fail 2 Jun 2016 61,409 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

minor damage to tyre,n/s/f

minor leak power steering pipe,front

Pass 28 May 2015 59,205 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 56,920 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 54,866 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 53,036 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 49,418 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 46,474 miles

Front No plate damaged..

Pass 4 Jun 2009 44,467 miles

Near-side front wiper blade slightly smearing

Rear exhaust silencer slightly leaking from connection

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Rear wiper blade slightly smearing

Pass 29 May 2008 41,990 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 38,186 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside washer output low

rear registration plate beginning to deteriorate

Pass 1 Jun 2006 35,466 miles

1,Adviseable to replace front number plate (reflector fading).

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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R147 ALH is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R147 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 R147 ALH registered?

R147 ALH is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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