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S15 AAB

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

123,097 mi
Last recorded123,097 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 AAB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 123,097 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

o/s rear panel slightly corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2024 122,036 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2023 121,081 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2022 119,849 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 118,657 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

suspension component slightly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2020 118,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 117,380 miles

EML displayed on (pre July 2003)

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 116,862 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 115,632 miles

Offside Rear wheal arch slightly corroded

Rear both coil springs slightly corroded

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

front to rear and both sides rear brake pipes slightly corroded

heat shield under side of car loose

Fail 31 Aug 2017 115,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main beam / dip beam (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheal arch slightly corroded

Rear both coil springs slightly corroded

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

front to rear and both sides rear brake pipes slightly corroded

heat shield under side of car loose

Pass 30 Aug 2016 113,475 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 110,917 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 108,791 miles

REAR BOX IN POOR COND X SLIGHT BLOW / O/S/F INNER CV BOOT WEAPING / FRONT SHOCKS CORRODING / SILL COVERS FITTED / SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR FLEXI FERRULES / O/S/ HANDBRAKE CABLE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 105,719 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 98,344 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 90,845 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 82,323 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 74,669 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 68,261 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 63,320 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 54,685 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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S15 AAB is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 S15 AAB, 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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S15 AAB is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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