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KFZ 5170

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,204 mi
Last recorded70,204 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFZ 5170
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 70,204 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 69,849 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 69,471 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 69,033 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 68,975 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 68,563 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 68,086 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 67,659 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 66,072 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 55,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

tyres perished but not through to cord

Pass 17 Jul 2013 55,312 miles

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

tyres perished but not through to 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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KFZ 5170 is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KFZ 5170, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KFZ 5170 registered?

KFZ 5170 is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 June 2000.

Is KFZ 5170 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KFZ 5170 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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