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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,985 cc

S98 KTFMOT history

S98 KTF is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 7 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 76,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
76,435 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,611 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S98 KTF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
7 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S98 KTF was last recorded at 76,435 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 2,170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,265 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,170 miles
Average per year
1,611 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,435 miles
  • 2024 – 74,265 miles
  • 2023 – 71,283 miles
  • 2022 – 67,499 miles
  • 2018 – 67,149 miles
  • 2017 – 65,584 miles
  • 2016 – 64,771 miles
  • 2015 – 59,750 miles
  • 2014 – 59,193 miles
  • 2012 – 56,060 miles
  • 2009 – 54,910 miles
  • 2008 – 51,932 miles
  • 2007 – 48,176 miles
  • 2006 – 45,835 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,435 miles
  • AdvisoryFront both strut/shock absorber housings corroded.
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central mount on bulk head corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer CV joint ABS pick up ring has signs of sensor rubbing it.
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,435 miles (+2,170)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    76,435 miles
    Test number
    521732512242
    • AdvisoryFront both strut/shock absorber housings corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central mount on bulk head corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer CV joint ABS pick up ring has signs of sensor rubbing it.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass74,265 miles (+2,982)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    74,265 miles
    Test number
    862587386447
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass71,283 miles (+3,784)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    71,283 miles
    Test number
    971585825615
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass67,499 miles (+350)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    67,499 miles
    Test number
    334068386830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass67,149 miles (+1,565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    67,149 miles
    Test number
    872441318394
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass65,584 miles (+813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    65,584 miles
    Test number
    647373141628
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  7. Pass64,771 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    64,771 miles
    Test number
    267819411294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking with age
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking with age
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail64,769 miles (+5,019)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,769 miles
    Test number
    781456298815
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking with age
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking with age
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass59,750 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    59,750 miles
    Test number
    247638265180
    • NoteCracks in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteCracks in offside rear tyre

  10. Fail59,750 miles (+557)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,750 miles
    Test number
    677938465108
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteCracks in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteCracks in offside rear tyre

  11. Fail59,193 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,193 miles
    Test number
    108534774133
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteCracks in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteCracks in offside rear tyre

  12. Pass59,193 miles (+3,133)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    59,193 miles
    Test number
    697384774180
    • NoteCracks in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteCracks in offside rear tyre

  13. Pass56,060 miles (+1,150)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    56,060 miles
    Test number
    278051412332
    • NoteCracks in both rear tyres

  14. Pass54,910 miles (+2,978)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    54,910 miles
    Test number
    800073409366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres low on outer edges
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteHand brake has little reserve travel

  15. Pass51,932 miles (+3,756)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    51,932 miles
    Test number
    800613908380
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteMinor damage to front number plate
    • NoteSteering rack bushes slightly worn

  16. Pass48,176 miles (+2,341)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    48,176 miles
    Test number
    780269097231
    • NoteNEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED ON SIDEWALL

  17. Pass45,835 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    45,835 miles
    Test number
    222463606342
    • NoteBoth rear tyres low on inner edges

  18. Fail45,835 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,835 miles
    Test number
    502873306321
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres low on inner edges

Questions about S98 KTF

Does S98 KTF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S98 KTF is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S98 KTF?
The MOT on S98 KTF is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S98 KTF done?
S98 KTF was recorded at 76,435 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 1,611 miles a year.
Has S98 KTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S98 KTF has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on S98 KTF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S98 KTF find?
S98 KTF passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: front both strut/shock absorber housings corroded.; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central mount on bulk head corroded, and 3 more.

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