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A5 OGE

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

103,746 mi
Last recorded103,746 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 OGE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 103,746 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 103,019 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 101,841 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 99,968 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 99,867 miles

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured bulk head split (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gear box mount rubber splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 98,397 miles

corrosion around the top of both front shock absorbers.

Pass 25 Aug 2020 96,817 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 96,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. Adjusted OK (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 94,835 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 93,313 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 91,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (7.1.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 90,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 90,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 88,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 83,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 77,613 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 72,215 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 68,401 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 68,401 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 63,160 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 63,140 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

rear exhaust corroded and breaking apart

Pass 8 Sep 2009 57,233 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 56,439 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 56,439 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 49,862 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 46,606 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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A5 OGE is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A5 OGE, 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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What year was A5 OGE registered?

A5 OGE is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is A5 OGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 OGE shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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