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A14 HPH

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,645 mi
Last recorded103,645 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 HPH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 103,645 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2016 103,536 miles

Oil leak slight ()

engine light on

Fail 16 Jun 2016 103,536 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak slight ()

engine light on

Pass 18 Jun 2015 103,229 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 103,229 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 96,779 miles

EML light on

Fail 16 Jun 2014

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

EML light on

Pass 7 Jun 2013 91,973 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 89,909 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 89,771 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 85,071 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 83,858 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 81,804 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 81,804 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 79,569 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 75,151 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 65,481 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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A14 HPH is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 A14 HPH, 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 A14 HPH registered?

A14 HPH is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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