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KFZ 8358

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,454 mi
Last recorded75,454 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFZ 8358
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 75,454 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 75,454 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 72,645 miles

front brake discs worn

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

offside front seat belt slow to rewind

poor beam image nearside headlamp

Pass 8 Feb 2016 67,008 miles

child seats

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 6 Feb 2016 67,008 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seats

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 4 Feb 2015 61,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside wing mirror housing loose

Pass 31 Jan 2014 56,226 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 50,917 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 50,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 42,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2012 42,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2011 40,968 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 40,968 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 39,606 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 37,724 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 35,544 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 33,270 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 31,307 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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KFZ 8358 is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 KFZ 8358, 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 KFZ 8358 registered?

KFZ 8358 is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 December 2000.

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