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R199 YLC

1998 Saab 9-3 SE

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,031 mi
Last recorded98,031 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 SE104,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 YLC
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2009 98,031 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 88,005 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 86,602 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 79,825 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 70,799 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE?

Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
6,897
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
position lamp(s) not working 39
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Direction indicator incorrect colour 23
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R199 YLC is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 104,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R199 YLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R199 YLC registered?

R199 YLC is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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