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R209 KWV

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

47,450 mi
Last recorded47,450 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 KWV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 47,450 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 45,907 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 45,042 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 44,950 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 43,825 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2019 41,536 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 23 May 2019 41,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 38,102 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 38,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2017 36,021 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 34,026 miles

exhaust rear box corroded & holed but still servicable at presant time

Pass 13 May 2015 29,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyre sidewalls perished

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2014 28,389 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 27,545 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 27,545 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 27,146 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 26,304 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 25,330 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 24,101 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 22,503 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 20,919 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 18,946 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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R209 KWV is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R209 KWV, 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 R209 KWV registered?

R209 KWV is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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