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R232 YKK

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,376 mi
Last recorded88,376 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 YKK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 88,376 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 88,376 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2015 88,272 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 84,874 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 4 Nov 2013 79,245 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 77,644 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 75,936 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 72,077 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 65,068 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 62,778 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread is getting low on inner edge, and starting to crack between tread.

Pass 17 Aug 2007 58,127 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 53,833 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 53,828 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edgde

Pass 10 Aug 2005 49,193 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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R232 YKK is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R232 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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What year was R232 YKK registered?

R232 YKK is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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