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S96 KTF

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

93,732 mi
Last recorded93,732 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS96 KTF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 93,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 6 May 2026 93,732 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 88,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe, exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 88,409 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 87,399 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 85,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing flat spots on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing flat spots on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 85,413 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing flat spots on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing flat spots on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 84,129 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge esge worn unevenly and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

middle and rear silencer boxes corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2020 82,900 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (system deteriorated) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

both rear tyres unevenly worn (inner edges)

Pass 29 Jul 2019 82,120 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 81,479 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 78,510 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 77,844 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 77,274 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 76,062 miles

Front wiper blades split, Spare tyre flat.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 75,505 miles

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

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

exhaust systen corroded.

Pass 1 Aug 2012 74,735 miles

n/s/r tyre deteriorating.

Fail 1 Aug 2012 74,735 miles

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

n/s/r tyre deteriorating.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 73,848 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 72,904 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 72,110 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 71,063 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 71,063 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 69,239 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 69,226 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 19 May 2006 64,289 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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S96 KTF is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 S96 KTF, 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 S96 KTF registered?

S96 KTF is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is S96 KTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S96 KTF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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