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R197 YLC

1998 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,431 mi
Last recorded140,431 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 YLC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2011 140,431 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 134,571 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 129,872 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 118,667 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 102,488 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 89,128 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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R197 YLC is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R197 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 R197 YLC registered?

R197 YLC is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R197 YLC shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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