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R224 KWV

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,785 mi
Last recorded77,785 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR224 KWV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 77,785 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

Pass 18 May 2015 75,347 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 May 2015 75,343 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2014 71,961 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both wiper blades deteriorated.Windscreen needs cleaning inside and out

Pass 1 Jun 2013 65,342 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 65,338 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 48,965 miles

Both front tyres cracked and on limit.

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 36,511 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 36,511 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 25,619 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

small crack in bilkhead

Fail 6 Jul 2009 25,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

small crack in bilkhead

Pass 4 Jul 2008 23,219 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 21,252 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 18,031 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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R224 KWV is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R224 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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R224 KWV is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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