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R3 GGV

2019 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

46,840 mi
Last recorded46,840 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 GGV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2019
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 46,840 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 44,094 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 44,084 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Moderate Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Cracking And Nail In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 64,150 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 33,930 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 60,767 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 25,631 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear on inner and outer edge 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 57,629 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 18,465 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 53,522 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 48,959 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 45,712 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 43,055 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 38,653 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 35,272 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 30,874 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 26,317 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 21,892 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 18,813 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 13,939 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 12,449 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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R3 GGV is a 2019 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R3 GGV, 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 7 years old, this Saab 9-3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R3 GGV registered?

R3 GGV is a 2019 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2019.

Is R3 GGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 GGV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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