1998 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · S96 KTF
1998 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 93,732 miles. MOT valid until 07 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,732 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S96 KTF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 93,732 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S96 KTF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Saab 9-3 (S96 KTF) between July 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”.
S96 KTF Mileage History
- 17/07/202387,399 mi
- 24/07/202488,409 mi+1,010 mi
- 09/05/202588,535 mi+126 mi
- 06/05/202693,732 mi+5,197 mi
- 06/05/202693,732 mi
Average of roughly 2,259 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-3 (OG)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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