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W107 RTD

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,520 mi
Last recorded99,520 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW107 RTD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 99,520 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section to cat joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Mid section to cat joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 99,520 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section to cat joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Mid section to cat joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 97,559 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 97,555 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 94,870 miles

Front Oil leak minor ()

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Front discs wearing thin

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 92,134 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 88,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 88,052 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre side wall is cracking & n/s/f side wall is cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2013 83,684 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 83,639 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering rack cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 78,476 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 72,098 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 72,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 63,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 55,977 miles

both front tyres worn

Pass 24 Jul 2007 48,643 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 48,643 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 41,708 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 35,649 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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W107 RTD is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W107 RTD, 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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W107 RTD is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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