MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,001 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack (8.3.1a)
Oil leak ()
engine light on
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings coil spring mount (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perrished (4.1.D.1e)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion coil spring mount (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear tyre perrishing
Oil leak ()
engine light on
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking rear box joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top coil spring (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis top coil spring (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' top corner (8.3.1d)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' top corner (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear tyre old & cracking
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' n/s top corner (8.3.1d)
oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rusty (7.1.2)
Offside Rear tyre old & cracking
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' n/s top corner (8.3.1d)
oil leak
exhaust heat sheild loose
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Outer Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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R206 YLK is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 R206 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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R206 YLK is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 1998.
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