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R216 YLK

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,570 mi
Last recorded78,570 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 YLK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 78,570 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 78,570 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 76,845 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 75,013 miles

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

engine misfire

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2017 72,991 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 72,956 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 70,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 67,360 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 64,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2013 61,989 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 61,989 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 59,590 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 59,568 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 56,366 miles

advise offside rear shock slight leak

advise rear exhaust box

Pass 10 Sep 2010 54,187 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 50,780 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 50,780 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 47,602 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 46,098 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 43,457 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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R216 YLK is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R216 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 R216 YLK registered?

R216 YLK is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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