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B5 RTM

2000 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 RTM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2009
Pass 10 Jan 2008 169,023 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 160,540 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 160,516 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 153,843 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 153,379 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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B5 RTM is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B5 RTM, 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 B5 RTM registered?

B5 RTM is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 November 2000.

Is B5 RTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 RTM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B5 RTM have outstanding finance?

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