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R215 YLK

1998 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,675 mi
Last recorded130,675 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 YLK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 130,675 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2016 130,565 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2015 124,374 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 120,375 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 120,316 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 115,607 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 115,607 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 114,971 miles

bulk head has movement when shacking steering

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

rear wiper split

Pass 3 May 2011 113,932 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 113,932 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 112,576 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)

offside rear seatbelt clasp housing missing

rear number plate beginning to be defective

Fail 28 Oct 2009 112,524 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

offside rear seatbelt clasp housing missing

rear number plate beginning to be defective

Pass 23 Oct 2008 111,069 miles

offside rear seatbelt clasp cover missing

slight play on front steering rack mount next to bulk head

Pass 4 Aug 2007 107,986 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 103,864 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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R215 YLK is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R215 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 R215 YLK registered?

R215 YLK is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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