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R3 KSL

2000 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,490 mi
Last recorded125,490 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 KSL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 125,490 miles

Corrosion to both front suspension legs & n/s/f inner wing

Corrosion to o/s/r brake disc

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 125,490 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to both front suspension legs & n/s/f inner wing

Corrosion to o/s/r brake disc

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 111,281 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 99,206 miles

Corrosion to front suspension legs

Front brake pads worn

Fail 5 Aug 2009 99,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Corrosion to front suspension legs

Front brake pads worn

Pass 6 Aug 2008 79,778 miles

Engine management light staying on

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 79,771 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Engine management light staying on

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 66,262 miles

O/s/r & n/s/r tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 17 Aug 2007 66,262 miles

O/s/r & n/s/r tyres wearing unevenly

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 54,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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R3 KSL is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R3 KSL, 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 R3 KSL registered?

R3 KSL is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2000.

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