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R419 YYC

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,994 mi
Last recorded149,994 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR419 YYC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2012 149,994 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

chips on screen

exhaust corroded

n/s/f rim damaged

rear discs worn & corroded

small dent o/s/r rim

Pass 3 Jun 2011 125,558 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 125,497 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 112,927 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 May 2009 102,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2008 89,347 miles

Both rear tyres cracked & perished

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 74,026 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 60,438 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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R419 YYC is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R419 YYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R419 YYC registered?

R419 YYC is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R419 YYC safe to buy?

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