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R521 YBP

1998 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,162 mi
Last recorded83,162 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR521 YBP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Jun 2013 83,162 miles

n.s front tyre 2mm

rear exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 79,450 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

rear silencer in poor condition.

Pass 10 May 2011 75,107 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 71,036 miles

Rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated.

Rear silencer casing is corroded through but not leaking.

Pass 8 May 2009 68,288 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 60,927 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2007 55,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 47,546 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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R521 YBP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R521 YBP, 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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R521 YBP is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R521 YBP safe to buy?

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