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D7 DEK

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,071 mi
Last recorded86,071 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 DEK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 86,071 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 84,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 83,335 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 82,232 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box has leak will require replacing in near future (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 79,523 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 78,577 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 75,809 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 71,920 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 70,378 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 68,372 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 66,741 miles

both rear tyres low on inner edges and lught cracking in treads

offside front tyre bald on inner edge and cracking in sidewall

Pass 29 May 2014 63,889 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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 May 2014 63,889 miles

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

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jun 2013 61,851 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on edges and has light cracking in treads

Pass 1 Jun 2012 59,357 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 May 2012 59,357 miles

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 57,496 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 55,094 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 52,466 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 50,229 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 40,052 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 35,068 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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D7 DEK is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 D7 DEK, 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 D7 DEK registered?

D7 DEK is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 October 2000.

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