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R207 YLK

1998 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

169,163 mi
Last recorded169,163 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR207 YLK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 169,163 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 163,371 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 163,371 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 150,404 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 143,477 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 135,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 126,854 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

fuel filler cap seal perishing

nearside rear light unit cracked

Pass 25 Aug 2007 116,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system in poor condition

nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2006 101,780 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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R207 YLK is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R207 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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What year was R207 YLK registered?

R207 YLK is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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