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DEM 317A

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,941 mi
Last recorded139,941 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEM 317A
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 139,941 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 137,558 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 135,272 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 131,071 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 126,259 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 120,838 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 117,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust very rusty & exhaust clamp rusted away But ehaust is rusted together

underside needs a wax oyl

Pass 26 Jun 2012 115,058 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 114,407 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 114,407 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 111,024 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 105,969 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 May 2009 105,938 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 98,924 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 88,080 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 77,571 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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DEM 317A is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DEM 317A, 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 DEM 317A registered?

DEM 317A is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2000.

Is DEM 317A safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEM 317A shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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