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R162 YKP

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,714 mi
Last recorded82,714 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 YKP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 82,714 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven in the tread

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

Fail 30 May 2017 82,713 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven in the tread

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 82,693 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to wear unevenly

Pass 29 Apr 2015 81,933 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre cracking on wall

Pass 4 Apr 2014 77,279 miles

Both rear tyres cracking inbetween tread.

Engine warning light is on.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 77,279 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres cracking inbetween tread.

Engine warning light is on.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 May 2013 68,344 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 60,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 52,831 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nsf tyre has sidewall cuts

Pass 3 Mar 2009 49,741 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 46,363 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 46,363 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 43,035 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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R162 YKP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R162 YKP, 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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R162 YKP is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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