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72,694 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front shock absorber spring mountings corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe/ Axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor & Sill areas corroded plastic covers preventing full inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front shock absorber steering arms heavily corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front shock absorber spring mountings corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60x15 Worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe/ Axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor & Sill areas corroded plastic covers preventing full inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front shock absorber steering arms heavily corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front struts heavily corroded at spring seats & track rod end mountings (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area corroded covered in underseal (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded Heavily undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills corroded where visible plastic covers prevent full inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front struts heavily corroded at spring seats & track rod end mountings (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area corroded covered in underseal (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded Heavily undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills corroded where visible plastic covers prevent full inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding flex (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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S3 TBK is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 S3 TBK, 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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S3 TBK is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2000.
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