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K61 SSD

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,090 mi
Last recorded98,090 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK61 SSD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 98,090 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 96,114 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 94,184 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 92,804 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 84,528 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 80,229 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 80,229 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre low

o/s wiper poor

o/s/r brake hose ferrule

parking brake travel

pas rack leaking

Pass 22 Feb 2013 78,019 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 78,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 67,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 61,249 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 57,670 miles

front tyres unevenly worn

Fail 11 Feb 2010 57,669 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front tyres unevenly worn

Pass 11 Feb 2009 50,826 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 46,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall but not showing cord or ply

Pass 1 Mar 2007 41,410 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres cracking at tread

Pass 8 Mar 2006 37,726 miles

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

brake pipe insecure at fuel tank

exhaust rear silencer clamp badly corroded

front brake imbalance borderline

n/s/r tyre has cuts in sidewall but not showing cord

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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K61 SSD is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 K61 SSD, 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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K61 SSD is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 April 2000.

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