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R138 YEC

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,924 mi
Last recorded129,924 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 YEC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 129,924 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 129,924 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 125,438 miles

Centre rear and n/s/r seatbelt buckles damaged but operating fine

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

N/s mirror glass damaged

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 125,438 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Centre rear and n/s/r seatbelt buckles damaged but operating fine

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 109,992 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 99,012 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 94,485 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 85,526 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 85,526 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 78,457 miles

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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R138 YEC is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R138 YEC, 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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What year was R138 YEC registered?

R138 YEC is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 July 1998.

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