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S666 TGE

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,514 mi
Last recorded139,514 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS666 TGE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 139,514 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

all tyres badly perished

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 139,514 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all tyres badly perished

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 137,817 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 137,817 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 137,815 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 134,642 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 121,940 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 109,752 miles

advise both rear tyres stepped on inner tread

Pass 10 Jun 2008 95,270 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 95,270 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2007 78,279 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 68,494 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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S666 TGE is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S666 TGE, 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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S666 TGE is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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