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S921 YBP

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,204 mi
Last recorded152,204 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS921 YBP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 152,204 miles

rear tyres worn going out of shape iner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2014 152,204 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres worn going out of shape iner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2013 143,707 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 134,279 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 121,736 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 111,767 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 111,767 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 105,987 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 105,987 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 96,856 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 96,856 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 76,731 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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S921 YBP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S921 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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What year was S921 YBP registered?

S921 YBP is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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