MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,031 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
centre stop lamp illumination incomplete
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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R170 YLC 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 80%.
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 R170 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 R170 YLC registered?
R170 YLC is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 June 1998.
Is R170 YLC safe to buy?
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