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V169 RDD

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

117,395 mi
Last recorded117,395 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV169 RDD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 117,395 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings

suspension corroding

Fail 11 Mar 2025 117,277 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor front to rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 110,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

air intake pipe to air filter detached (refitted)

Fail 23 Mar 2024 110,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

air intake pipe to air filter detached (refitted)

Pass 6 Apr 2023 102,801 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 102,635 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box not attached to center section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 96,092 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 88,755 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 88,754 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on chassis arm by bulkhead underneath brake servo (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at the joint with chassis leg and bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 81,704 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 81,704 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 79,490 miles

exhaust flexi pipe corroded and rear clamp catching nearside spring

Pass 17 May 2017 77,948 miles

Both Front tyres wearing thin on inside edges

Exhaust system very rusty

NSR Brake sticking slightly when turned by hand

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension roll bar very rusty

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 75,963 miles

Exhaust system very rusty

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake dragging slightly

Fail 23 Nov 2015 75,949 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust system very rusty

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake dragging slightly

Pass 27 Nov 2014 73,496 miles

Centre Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 73,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 70,471 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 67,488 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 64,168 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 64,166 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 59,250 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 59,250 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 54,421 miles

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

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

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

Fail 7 Dec 2009 54,414 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

Pass 24 Nov 2008 50,352 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 46,494 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 43,852 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 43,852 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 39,030 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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V169 RDD is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 V169 RDD, 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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V169 RDD is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 February 2000.

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