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R154 ALH

1998 Saab 9-3 S Turbo

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,351 mi
Last recorded106,351 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 S Turbo110,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 ALH
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Turbo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2008 106,351 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front shock absorbers weak and rusting

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2007 104,078 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 99,507 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 99,507 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 90,648 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Turbo?

Based on 1,094 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
7,581
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
position lamp(s) not working 53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 29
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R154 ALH is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S Turbo in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 110,524 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 S Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R154 ALH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 S Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-3 S Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R154 ALH registered?

R154 ALH is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S Turbo, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is R154 ALH safe to buy?

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