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FHZ 7067

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

152,174 mi
Last recorded152,174 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHZ 7067
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2021 152,174 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm/joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box to pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 151,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 151,566 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended behind rear seat (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended behind rear seat (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 148,831 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner arch

fuel tank clips missing

under vehicle corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2019 148,831 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner arch

fuel tank clips missing

rear brakes discs corroded

under vehicle corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2018 148,806 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under vehicle corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 139,312 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 139,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 128,052 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 126,972 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 123,961 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 123,961 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 118,908 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 118,908 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 113,796 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 110,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 May 2008 110,620 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 105,866 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 95,424 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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FHZ 7067 is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 FHZ 7067, 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 FHZ 7067 registered?

FHZ 7067 is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 June 1998.

Is FHZ 7067 safe to buy?

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