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R17 ELS

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,176 mi
Last recorded100,176 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 ELS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 100,176 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 93,218 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 88,545 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 88,545 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 83,151 miles

parking brake just in limits

Pass 24 Jan 2009 74,858 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 68,843 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 68,843 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 60,540 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 52,989 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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R17 ELS is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R17 ELS, 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 R17 ELS registered?

R17 ELS is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is R17 ELS safe to buy?

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