MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,724 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre balding on outer edges
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
coolant low
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre balding on outer edges
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
coolant low
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
ADVISE, corrosion taking place to all metal componants at rear underside of vehicle.
ADVISE, exhaust heat shield deteriorating.
ADVISE, nearside front wheel bearing becoming noisey.
ADVISE, nearside rear chassis leg by coil spring mount corroding.
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISE, corrosion taking place to all metal componants at rear underside of vehicle.
ADVISE, exhaust heat shield deteriorating.
ADVISE, nearside front wheel bearing becoming noisey.
ADVISE, nearside rear chassis leg by coil spring mount corroding.
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear inner sidelight bright possible incorrect bulb fitted
Nearside rear outer sidelight not working
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Seepage of grease nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter dur to poorly secured
Vehicle tested wet
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
noise from engine [front belt area]
heat shield rubbing on exhurst
N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE †REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERATED
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HKZ 3864 is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 HKZ 3864, 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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HKZ 3864 is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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