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R156 ALH

1998 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,727 mi
Last recorded130,727 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 ALH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 130,727 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 130,169 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 130,102 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust outer skin very corroded (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 129,906 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front exhaust flexible in poor condition

rear exhaust box corroded and leaking

Pass 31 Jul 2015 125,119 miles

battery slightly lose

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 15 May 2014 125,085 miles

both front tyre and nearside rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust corroding and heat shield lose

Pass 21 Jun 2012 123,439 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 119,251 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Check engine light on.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 119,251 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Check engine light on.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 115,911 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 109,845 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 109,845 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 103,141 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 92,458 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 80,414 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 80,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R156 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 75%.

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 R156 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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R156 ALH is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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