MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,431 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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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.
Is R197 YLC safe to buy?
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