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K1 RCT

1998 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,527 mi
Last recorded15,527 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 RCT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 15,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 15,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 15,445 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 15,266 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 15,231 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 15,202 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 13,804 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 13,618 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 13,076 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 12,522 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 11,920 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 11,375 miles

drivers seat adjuster faulty

Pass 11 Mar 2009 11,014 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 10,268 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 9,804 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 9,339 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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K1 RCT is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K1 RCT, 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 K1 RCT registered?

K1 RCT is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is K1 RCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K1 RCT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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