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K4 CPW

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

215,717 mi
Last recorded215,717 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 CPW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 215,717 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box deteriorated

under body surface rust

Pass 4 Mar 2019 206,515 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 199,064 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 195,122 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 195,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 58,577 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 58,577 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering bulk head (6.1.A.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 187,611 miles

n/s+o/s rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2013 183,949 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 183,949 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 175,657 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 156,509 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)

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 156,509 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 143,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear discs rusty

Pass 19 Dec 2008 133,575 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 116,353 miles

SMALL CHIP IN SCREEN

Fail 19 Nov 2007 116,343 miles

Offside Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 99,435 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO THE LIMIT †REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVENLY ON INNER 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
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K4 CPW is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 K4 CPW, 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 K4 CPW registered?

K4 CPW is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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