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R207 KWV

1998 Saab 9-3 S Tid

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,373 mi
Last recorded115,373 miles
Recorded on9 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 S Tid135,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR207 KWV
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Tid
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2009 115,373 miles

o/s/r tyre worn 2m

Pass 3 May 2008 98,483 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

hand brake lever has no reserve travel

Fail 3 May 2008 98,483 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

hand brake lever has no reserve travel

Pass 12 May 2007 88,076 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 81,228 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2006 81,228 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Tid?

Based on 460 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
11,429
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19
position lamp(s) not working 16
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 13
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
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R207 KWV is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S Tid in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 S Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 135,420 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 S Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R207 KWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 S Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-3 S Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R207 KWV registered?

R207 KWV is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S Tid, first registered on 12 May 1998.

Is R207 KWV safe to buy?

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