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DKZ 4974

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,626 mi
Last recorded154,626 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKZ 4974
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 154,626 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 143,280 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 143,280 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 131,506 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 122,867 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 122,846 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 12 May 2009 113,771 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 18 Nov 2008 103,839 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 103,795 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise all 3 wiper blades split advise replace ASAP

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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DKZ 4974 is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DKZ 4974, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DKZ 4974 registered?

DKZ 4974 is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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The MOT history for DKZ 4974 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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