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AFZ 6646

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,069 mi
Last recorded142,069 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 6646
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 142,069 miles

oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2016 141,853 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to seat mountings (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2015 134,047 miles

corrosion present on rear brake pipe ferrules offside and nearside

exhaust back box deteriorated and minor leak of gases

offside rear shock absorber has alight misting of oil on casing

oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2015 134,047 miles

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

corrosion present on rear brake pipe ferrules offside and nearside

exhaust back box deteriorated and minor leak of gases

offside rear shock absorber has alight misting of oil on casing

oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2014 124,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion present on floor various

corrosion present on rear brake pipes

corrosion present on rear discs

corrosion present on rear suspension components

offside front antiroll bar drop link rubber contaminated with oil

oil leak

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2014 124,019 miles

corrosion present on rear discs

corrosion present on floor various

corrosion present on rear brake pipes

corrosion present on rear suspension components

offside front antiroll bar drop link rubber contaminated with oil

oil leak

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2013 116,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Oct 2013 116,876 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AFZ 6646 is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 98,368 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AFZ 6646, 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 27 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 AFZ 6646 registered?

AFZ 6646 is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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