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K13 WLK

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,378 mi
Last recorded140,378 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK13 WLK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 140,378 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside headlamp glass is chipped

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Plastic trims/guards and shields are covering some prescribed areas

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 140,378 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside headlamp glass is chipped

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Plastic trims/guards and shields are covering some prescribed areas

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 128,075 miles

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

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

brake fluid close to minimum level

chip on o/s windscrean but not in drivers view

discs worn

exhaust apears to be missing a rear exhaust clamp

front suspension and stearing components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2011 128,074 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

brake fluid close to minimum level

chip on o/s windscrean but not in drivers view

discs worn

exhaust apears to be missing a rear exhaust clamp

front suspension and stearing components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2010 116,073 miles

engine management light on

front brake discs worn

Fail 13 Feb 2010 115,993 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Jan 2009 108,942 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 108,942 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 101,405 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 83,178 miles

tread very low on outside edge of nearside front tyre †nail in nearside front tyre (outside edge)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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K13 WLK is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K13 WLK, 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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K13 WLK is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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