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PJZ 9393

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,311 mi
Last recorded125,311 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJZ 9393
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 125,311 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 125,251 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 124,550 miles

Central rear box rusted on top cover

Pass 9 Sep 2020 123,778 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 123,004 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 122,161 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 120,068 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 120,068 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 118,673 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

no clamp on exhaust bracket

Pass 20 Nov 2015 116,663 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 114,747 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 109,891 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 107,221 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2012 107,221 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2011 100,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 95,978 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

bulb out in centre brake light

Pass 14 Dec 2009 88,686 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 88,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 80,199 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 71,745 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 55,769 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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PJZ 9393 is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PJZ 9393, 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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PJZ 9393 is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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