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K16 ARB

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,105 mi
Last recorded108,105 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 ARB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2011 108,105 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 108,105 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 99,835 miles

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

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

discs worn

sill covers

Pass 5 Nov 2008 78,118 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 75,896 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 57,798 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 42,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2006 41,641 miles

All tyres perished.

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

Pass 6 Jul 2005 39,283 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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K16 ARB is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 K16 ARB, 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 K16 ARB registered?

K16 ARB is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is K16 ARB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K16 ARB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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