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HFZ 3919

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,857 mi
Last recorded108,857 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFZ 3919
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 108,857 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 108,624 miles

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

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 97,902 miles

Both front struts are corroded.

General underbody corrosion.

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)

Offside rear tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges.

Fail 11 Jun 2013 97,902 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Both front struts are corroded.

General underbody corrosion.

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)

Offside rear tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 95,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2012 95,308 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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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HFZ 3919 is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 HFZ 3919, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HFZ 3919 registered?

HFZ 3919 is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 September 1999.

Is HFZ 3919 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFZ 3919 shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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