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R214 YKK

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

182,508 mi
Last recorded182,508 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR214 YKK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 182,508 miles

Offside rear brake requirements only just met

Pass 30 Aug 2016 176,112 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 175,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower bulkhead (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 168,645 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 168,638 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch flange (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 164,739 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 157,834 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 152,972 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 146,819 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe worn/damaged

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 146,819 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe worn/damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 144,783 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s handbrake effort reading was low.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 128,356 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 128,356 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 119,584 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 114,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 103,672 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 91,972 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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R214 YKK is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R214 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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R214 YKK is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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