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R449 YLH

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,830 mi
Last recorded90,830 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 YLH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2012 90,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 90,830 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 88,390 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Oil leak

both fron t discs worn

Fail 20 Apr 2011 88,390 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Oil leak

both fron t discs worn

Pass 23 Apr 2010 85,816 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 85,816 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 81,965 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 73,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

hand brake travel

Pass 22 Dec 2007 73,721 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

hand brake travel

Pass 15 Sep 2006 66,938 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 61,876 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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R449 YLH is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R449 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 R449 YLH registered?

R449 YLH is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 May 1998.

Is R449 YLH safe to buy?

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