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A377 TGN

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,169 mi
Last recorded161,169 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA377 TGN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 161,169 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 159,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining with a worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 159,618 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor corroded by Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining with a worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 157,930 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 156,685 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread wearing low 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 154,675 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 154,675 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil cooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire Fuel filler pipe insecure fuel clips have corroded away (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2021 152,626 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 150,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Very slight play in bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight oil misting (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 150,668 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner cv boot spilt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wheel arch near jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Very slight play in bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight oil misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 147,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2019 147,226 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting As marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced As marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause injury As marked (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2018 139,014 miles

Corrosion on front discs

Corrosion on rear discs

Oil leaks

Pass 3 Jan 2017 131,907 miles

Corrosion on offside front floor & inner wheel arch

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Front brake discs corrosion on edges

Nearside rear inner side lamp not working

Rear No plate starting to delaminate

Pass 6 Jan 2016 123,862 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 123,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 114,357 miles

N/S/R Tyre is unevenly worn around the inner edge of the tyre tread

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 114,356 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/S/R Tyre is unevenly worn around the inner edge of the tyre tread

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 105,551 miles

N/S/R TYre is unevenly worn around the inner edge of the tyre tread

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 105,551 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/R TYre is unevenly worn around the inner edge of the tyre tread

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 95,423 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 95,423 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 87,010 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 87,009 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/S/F Bumper is loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 79,166 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 79,166 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 73,089 miles

front number plate broken

Pass 8 Jan 2009 66,891 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 51,374 miles

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

Offside Front 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 3 Feb 2006 45,845 miles

both rear discs starting to corroded

front number plate cracked

near side rear tyre near limits on inner edge

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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A377 TGN is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 93,562 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 A377 TGN, 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 26 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A377 TGN is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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