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R227 YKK

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,338 mi
Last recorded136,338 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR227 YKK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 136,338 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has small cut in tread

exhaust down pipe flexi corroded and deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2018 134,875 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 May 2018 134,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both rear tyre valves perished

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2017 133,594 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 130,814 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 130,096 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 22 May 2014 129,864 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 129,625 miles

FRONT TYRES OUT OF SHAPE ON INNER EDGES

Fail 9 May 2013 129,624 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT TYRES OUT OF SHAPE ON INNER EDGES

Pass 22 May 2012 124,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2012 124,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2011 118,576 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 112,717 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 112,717 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 106,606 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 100,327 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 100,327 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 May 2007 91,875 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 May 2006 84,534 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 84,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 May 2006 84,534 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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R227 YKK is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R227 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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R227 YKK is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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