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R210 YKK

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

77,782 mi
Last recorded77,782 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR210 YKK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 77,782 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 76,057 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 73,386 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 66,978 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 57,005 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 51,209 miles

Battery insecure.

Centre stop has one bulb out.

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

Moisture ingress into nearside headlamp assembly

Moisture ingress into offside headlamp assembly

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 49,565 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 45,516 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 45,348 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

suspension struts/componenets rusting(may req attn soon).

Pass 6 May 2010 45,348 miles

suspension struts/componenets rusting(may req attn soon).

Pass 1 Apr 2009 44,432 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 40,015 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 38,423 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 37,414 miles

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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R210 YKK is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R210 YKK, 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 R210 YKK registered?

R210 YKK is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R210 YKK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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