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D1 GEE

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,205 mi
Last recorded152,205 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 GEE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 152,205 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 152,129 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 152,128 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 145,061 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 143,847 miles

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

Tyre size 205/50R16.

Fail 23 May 2012 143,847 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Tyre size 205/50R16.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 135,097 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 135,097 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 25 May 2010 128,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 128,575 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 111,647 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 102,182 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 83,433 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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D1 GEE is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D1 GEE, 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 D1 GEE registered?

D1 GEE is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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