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R212 YLK

1998 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

144,598 mi
Last recorded144,598 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 YLK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 144,598 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 139,440 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 131,172 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 123,914 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 119,053 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 112,859 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 105,246 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 100,242 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 100,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 90,162 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 90,161 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 76,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 65,640 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 60,361 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 55,093 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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R212 YLK is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R212 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 R212 YLK registered?

R212 YLK is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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