MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,665 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage also steering movement possibly on the mountings requires workshop investigation (2.1.5 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage also steering movement possibly on the mountings requires workshop investigation (2.1.5 (a))
Central Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight movement to steering rack mounting area
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Central Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight movement to steering rack mounting area
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire exhaust shield insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
EML warning lamp staying ON
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
exhaust system corroded, has a minor leak
nearside front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has nail in it
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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R169 YLC is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 R169 YLC, 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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R169 YLC is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 April 1998.
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