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GLZ 7857

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,955 mi
Last recorded175,955 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLZ 7857
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 175,955 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre/rear mountings disconected (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 175,954 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre/rear mountings disconected (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 175,215 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 172,013 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 168,481 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 164,322 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 164,322 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 158,753 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 158,753 miles

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

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

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

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Pass 28 Oct 2015 153,928 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded cooler (2.3.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 153,928 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded cooler (2.3.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 148,987 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust corroded at rear box

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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GLZ 7857 is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GLZ 7857, 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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GLZ 7857 is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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