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R430 YLH

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

97,266 mi
Last recorded97,266 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR430 YLH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 97,266 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 97,266 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 86,949 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 77,929 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 67,353 miles

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 61,054 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 60,746 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 58,908 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 54,758 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 50,889 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 46,708 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 41,777 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 37,395 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 30,830 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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R430 YLH is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R430 YLH, 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 R430 YLH registered?

R430 YLH is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R430 YLH shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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