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R175 ALH

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,814 mi
Last recorded127,814 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR175 ALH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 127,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 May 2016 127,704 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported backbox (7.1.1)

Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 29 May 2015 117,100 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 115,676 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 115,589 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2013 115,575 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 114,634 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s inner cv gaiter oily

Pass 12 Jul 2011 112,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leaks,slight leaks around steering,o/s inner c,v, boot leaking,both driveshafts/w/bearing noise?tyres perishing,suspension components corroding

Pass 29 Jan 2010 105,538 miles

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

engine mounts for play\warning light on dash\security of osf inner cv boot\exhaust corroded\light misting of oil from power steering

Fail 29 Jan 2010 105,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine mounts for play\warning light on dash\security of osf inner cv boot\exhaust corroded\light misting of oil from power steering

Pass 8 Jul 2008 98,247 miles

front suspension arm bushes for play

Fail 8 Jul 2008 98,247 miles

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

front suspension arm bushes for play

Pass 25 May 2007 94,916 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

o/s/f fog lense missing

Pass 28 Jul 2006 77,883 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 77,883 miles

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

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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R175 ALH is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R175 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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R175 ALH is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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