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HKZ 3864

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

166,724 mi
Last recorded166,724 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKZ 3864
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 166,724 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2016 166,724 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 162,568 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 162,567 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2014 158,440 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2014 158,440 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2013 151,066 miles

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.

Fail 8 May 2013 151,066 miles

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.

Fail 9 Mar 2013 151,058 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 150,818 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 150,807 miles

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 137,955 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 119,825 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 119,825 miles

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 105,550 miles

noise from engine [front belt area]

Pass 17 Aug 2007 89,616 miles

heat shield rubbing on exhurst

Pass 17 Aug 2006 77,235 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE †REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERATED

Pass 20 Aug 2005 68,150 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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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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What year was HKZ 3864 registered?

HKZ 3864 is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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