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R177 ALH

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,025 mi
Last recorded101,025 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR177 ALH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 101,025 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 101,017 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Pass 16 May 2016 84,497 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery loose but not insecure

Fail 4 May 2016 84,473 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery loose but not insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2015 84,450 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 84,436 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 May 2014 84,427 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2012 84,420 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 83,561 miles

clonking noise heard when letting out clutch pedal

exhaust blow from rear silencer,not effecting emissions

front track control arm bushes starting to separate

n/s/f indicator lamp broken

Fail 18 Jun 2010 83,561 miles

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

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

clonking noise heard when letting out clutch pedal

exhaust blow from rear silencer,not effecting emissions

front track control arm bushes starting to separate

n/s/f indicator lamp broken

Pass 16 Jul 2009 77,876 miles

slight damage to n/s front lamp

Pass 27 Jun 2008 68,510 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 68,322 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 60,434 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 51,036 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2006 51,036 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R177 ALH is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R177 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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R177 ALH is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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