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R149 ALH

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,057 mi
Last recorded126,057 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 ALH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 126,057 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle Heavily undersealed all over

Pass 1 Aug 2018 124,595 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 122,871 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 120,465 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 117,516 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 115,046 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 110,747 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 107,726 miles

brake discs pitted

Fail 13 Apr 2012 107,726 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake discs pitted

near side mirror broken

Pass 4 May 2011 102,804 miles

Corrosion on rear front to rear brake pipe

Exhaust thin and corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in nearside front lower ball joint

Wear in handbrake lever mechanism

Fail 27 Apr 2011 102,679 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Corrosion on rear front to rear brake pipe

Exhaust thin and corroded

Lift in nearside front lower ball joint

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside 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)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 92,751 miles

Both front tyres low on inside edges+ worn on sidewalls

Both wiper blades slightly split on edges

Front bumper cracked

Play in both track rod ends

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Travel on handbrake

Fail 15 Apr 2010 92,751 miles

Both front tyres low on inside edges+ worn on sidewalls

Both wiper blades slightly split on edges

Front bumper cracked

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Play in both track rod ends

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Travel on handbrake

Pass 28 Apr 2009 82,791 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 81,413 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 78,135 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 117,459 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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R149 ALH is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R149 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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R149 ALH is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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