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R390 YHL

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,991 mi
Last recorded152,991 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR390 YHL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2010 152,991 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 152,857 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front and rear tyres worn on edges and very close to limits

Pass 9 Sep 2009 52,610 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 52,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

damage on front h/lamp lenses not affecting patterns

Pass 15 Sep 2008 123,880 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 104,225 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 85,508 miles

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

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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R390 YHL is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R390 YHL, 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 R390 YHL registered?

R390 YHL is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 March 1998.

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