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W112 BAN

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,852 mi
Last recorded135,852 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW112 BAN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 135,852 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 135,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2013 132,638 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 125,570 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 124,746 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 114,141 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 100,783 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 88,168 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 77,926 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust rear section corroded

surface corossion oa brake discs

Fail 12 Dec 2007 77,926 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust rear section corroded

surface corossion oa brake discs

Pass 13 Feb 2007 70,115 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 56,556 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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W112 BAN is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 W112 BAN, 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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W112 BAN is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W112 BAN safe to buy?

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