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R3 PRN

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,446 mi
Last recorded119,446 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 PRN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 119,446 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 119,446 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan anchor point (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 108,837 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 108,837 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 98,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 92,852 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 88,881 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 88,881 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 83,614 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 81,411 miles

both rear indicators slight white light

damp residue on gearbox and power steering pump

near side rear shockabsorber slight misting of oil

off side rear shockabsorber light misting of oil

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2011 81,411 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear indicators slight white light

brake fluid on minimum

damp residue on gearbox and power steering pump

near side rear shockabsorber slight misting of oil

off side rear shockabsorber light misting of oil

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads appear low

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2010 72,238 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 65,863 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

unable to check outter sills due to plastic covers,engine oil leaks,slight exhaust blow from rear exhaust clamp

Pass 8 Aug 2008 58,029 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 49,488 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 41,497 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 41,333 miles

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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R3 PRN is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PRN, 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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R3 PRN is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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