MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,100 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Fuel cap rubber slightly perished but is still sealing the systems effectively
One bulb in centre brake lamp not working but still over 50% of light source is illuminating.
Fuel cap rubber slightly perished but is still sealing the systems effectively
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
One bulb in centre brake lamp not working but still over 50% of light source is illuminating.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Movement on bulkhead by brake survo & steering rack mounting points.
Nearside door mirror cracked.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Movement on bulkhead by brake survo & steering rack mounting points.
Nearside door mirror cracked.
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s mirror glass cracked
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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R212 KWV is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R212 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 R212 KWV registered?
R212 KWV is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 May 1998.
Is R212 KWV safe to buy?
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