MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,866 miAbove average mileage for this year
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DAMAGE C/R SEAT BELT CATCH.GENERAL CORROSION.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.O/S/F+N/S/F SUSPENSION STRUT CORRODED.STEERING-PLAY COLUMN/RACK MOUNTS.
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
DAMAGE C/R SEAT BELT CATCH.GENERAL CORROSION.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.O/S/F+N/S/F SUSPENSION STRUT CORRODED.STEERING-PLAY COLUMN/RACK MOUNTS.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
STEERING COLUMN PLAY.PLAY STEERING RACK BUSHES.GENERAL CORROSION.GENERALPLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.F DISCS WORN.O/S/F+N/S/F STRUT CORRODED.
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R205 YLC is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R205 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 R205 YLC registered?
R205 YLC is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 April 1998.
Is R205 YLC safe to buy?
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