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R198 YLK

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

52,148 mi
Last recorded52,148 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 YLK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 52,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion under drivers seat not holed corrosion behind front subframe mounting nsf not holed front and rear suspensions corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2019 52,148 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion under drivers seat not holed corrosion behind front subframe mounting nsf not holed front and rear suspensions corroded

Pass 26 May 2018 51,294 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2018 51,294 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2017 50,405 miles

Front advise pads low

Nearside Front advise tyre close tolimit

Rear advise pads low

Pass 20 May 2016 48,614 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and very cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

boot floor , both front struts , n/s/f floor and sills-floors all corroding

Fail 19 May 2016 48,613 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and very cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

boot floor , both front struts , n/s/f floor and sills-floors all corroding

Pass 27 May 2015 47,182 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front struts,n/s/f floor and under rear wings all corroding

n/s/r inner tyre wall starting to bulge?

Pass 27 May 2014 46,299 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 46,299 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 14 May 2013 45,666 miles

rack mounts some wear

rear engine mount u/s but engine still secure

under rear quarter panels,front struts and front floors corroding

Fail 13 May 2013 45,666 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rack mounts some wear

rear engine mount u/s but engine still secure

under rear quarter panels,front struts and front floors corroding

Pass 10 May 2012 44,067 miles

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

rack mounts some wear/movement

rear subframe,n/s/r spring mount area and n/s/f floor all corroding

Fail 10 May 2012 44,067 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rack mounts some wear/movement

rear subframe,n/s/r spring mount area and n/s/f floor all corroding

Pass 18 May 2011 44,079 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/r chassis corroding

Fail 13 May 2011 44,079 miles

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/r chassis corroding

Pass 24 May 2010 43,553 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 42,142 miles

front struts,rear flexi collars and n/s/r spring mount all corroding

rack mounts some movement

Fail 5 May 2009 42,141 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front struts,rear flexi collars and n/s/r spring mount all corroding

rack mounts some movement

Pass 3 May 2008 40,511 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 37,925 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 37,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 36,282 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 36,282 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r coil spring mount cracking?

n/s/r tyre wall damaged

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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R198 YLK is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R198 YLK, 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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R198 YLK is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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