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R152 ALH

1998 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,163 mi
Last recorded97,163 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 ALH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2008 97,163 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 82,973 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2006 68,248 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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R152 ALH is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R152 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R152 ALH registered?

R152 ALH is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 June 1998.

Is R152 ALH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R152 ALH shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R152 ALH have outstanding finance?

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