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KHZ 7898

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,642 mi
Last recorded148,642 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHZ 7898
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 148,642 miles

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 6 Jun 2011 148,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 16 Mar 2010 142,170 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 137,540 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 137,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 136,543 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 132,452 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 131,935 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 131,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 117,909 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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KHZ 7898 is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KHZ 7898, 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 KHZ 7898 registered?

KHZ 7898 is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 May 1999.

Is KHZ 7898 safe to buy?

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