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R354 YNN

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

121,771 mi
Last recorded121,771 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR354 YNN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 121,771 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 120,891 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 120,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 120,202 miles

Offside Rear Tyre is perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 119,623 miles

Fuel cap damaged

Offside Rear Tyre is starting to perish

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 118,770 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel cap damaged but makes a good seal

Fail 6 Mar 2017 118,435 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel cap damaged but makes a good seal

Pass 9 Mar 2016 117,749 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 117,705 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 114,701 miles

Damage to windscreen in zone A swept area but not interfering with drivers view of the road

Rear indicators becoming discoloured

o/s/r tyre is cracking

Fail 17 Mar 2015 114,701 miles

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

Damage to windscreen in zone A swept area but not interfering with drivers view of the road

Rear indicators becoming discoloured

o/s/r tyre is cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2014 101,418 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

nearside rear brake disc scored

offside front indicator damaged

offside front tyre 3mm

Fail 28 Apr 2014 101,418 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

nearside rear brake disc scored

offside front indicator damaged

offside front tyre 3mm

Pass 11 Jul 2013 89,001 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 83,154 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 83,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 76,260 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 70,218 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 63,842 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 58,238 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 53,317 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 47,342 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R354 YNN is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R354 YNN, 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 R354 YNN registered?

R354 YNN is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R354 YNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R354 YNN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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