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R163 ALH

1998 Saab 9-3 S

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,128 mi
Last recorded94,128 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 S110,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 ALH
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2009 94,128 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 94,128 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 86,005 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres worn on edges

front number plate damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2008 86,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres worn on edges

front number plate damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2007 77,088 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 68,830 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S?

Based on 1,366 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
7,378
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
position lamp(s) not working 60
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 44
Direction indicator incorrect colour 39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
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R163 ALH is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 110,067 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R163 ALH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R163 ALH registered?

R163 ALH is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R163 ALH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R163 ALH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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