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S3 TBK

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

72,694 mi
Last recorded72,694 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 TBK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 72,694 miles

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))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 72,693 miles

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))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 70,055 miles

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))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 70,052 miles

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))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 70,002 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 69,810 miles

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))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 69,605 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 69,431 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 69,413 miles

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))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 68,948 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 68,808 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 68,106 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 67,581 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 67,267 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 66,849 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 66,271 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 65,541 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 64,929 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 63,818 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 62,424 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 60,893 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 56,677 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 48,219 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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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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What year was S3 TBK registered?

S3 TBK is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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