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R437 KGX

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

124,307 mi
Last recorded124,307 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR437 KGX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 124,307 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 124,127 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 123,436 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 123,147 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 122,206 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 121,677 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 119,632 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 118,299 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 118,299 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 115,096 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 110,513 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 106,211 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front and nearside rear tyres aprox.3mm tread left

Pass 4 Jun 2014 102,189 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear both sides brake discs are corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2014 102,189 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear both sides brake discs are corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2013 96,475 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 91,822 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 84,246 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 78,417 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 72,531 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 66,844 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 58,877 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 52,899 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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R437 KGX 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 90.9%.

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 R437 KGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R437 KGX registered?

R437 KGX is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R437 KGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R437 KGX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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