MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,830 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Oil leak
both fron t discs worn
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
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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
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
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for R449 YLH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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