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R169 YLC

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,665 mi
Last recorded97,665 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR169 YLC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 97,665 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage also steering movement possibly on the mountings requires workshop investigation (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 97,665 miles

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))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 97,387 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 97,387 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 97,257 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 97,257 miles

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))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 97,047 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 96,262 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 95,299 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 94,733 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 94,209 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 93,538 miles

nearside front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has nail in it

Pass 25 Mar 2011 90,440 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 86,903 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 86,903 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 84,824 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 80,256 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 73,214 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 70,862 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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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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What year was R169 YLC registered?

R169 YLC is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 April 1998.

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