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R193 YLC

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,738 mi
Last recorded112,738 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR193 YLC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 112,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre has a cut...not to the cords

exhaust heat shield corroded

front exhaust flexi corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2015 102,361 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 99,639 miles

advise movement in both front lower arm bushes.

Pass 16 Jan 2014 93,078 miles

Oil leak

advise both front brake discs lipped,worn and corroded.

advise nearside rear tyre on 3mm.

advise slight binding from both front wheels.

advise slight movement in both front lower arm bushes.

Pass 2 Jan 2013 88,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight movement in both front lower arm bushes

Fail 1 Dec 2011 83,957 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 83,957 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 69,047 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 66,119 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 66,119 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 62,775 miles

handbrake just passes but requires adjustment or repair

noise on steering when sometimes turning.

rear brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Pass 7 Apr 2008 59,634 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 57,038 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 52,863 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre bold to inner edge.

nearside rear tyre bold to outer edge.

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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R193 YLC is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R193 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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R193 YLC is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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