MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,913 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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. † † † †both front torrsion arm bushes showing signs of wear. † † †front exhaust starting to leak.
. † † † †both front torrsion arm bushes showing signs of wear. † † †front exhaust starting to leak.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DS 3197 is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 DS 3197, 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 DS 3197 registered?
DS 3197 is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2000.
Is DS 3197 safe to buy?
The MOT history for DS 3197 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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