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R220 KWV

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,768 mi
Last recorded158,768 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 KWV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 158,768 miles

Brake flexis showing age and wear

Chips in windscreen

Cover sills fitted

Fuel cap requires attention

Metal brake pipes and ferrules corroded and showing age and wear

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

Nearside headlamp internals require attention

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

Offside spot lamp damaged

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Various oil leaks

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Jun 2013 158,763 miles

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake flexis showing age and wear

Chips in windscreen

Cover sills fitted

Fuel cap requires attention

Metal brake pipes and ferrules corroded and showing age and wear

Nearside headlamp internals require attention

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside spot lamp damaged

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Various oil leaks

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jun 2012 153,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 153,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 147,366 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 147,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2010 138,093 miles

Minor stone chips in windscreen

O/S/F Inner wing corroding

Rear brake disc's slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2009 129,287 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

both rear flexi brake hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 120,771 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear flexi brake hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion.

corrosion present on rear suspension components.

Pass 25 Jun 2007 112,153 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges.

both rear flexi brake hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion.

light corrosion present on rear suspension components.

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 8 Jun 2006 102,192 miles

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2005 93,098 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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R220 KWV is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R220 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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R220 KWV is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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