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W114 BAN

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

115,181 mi
Last recorded115,181 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW114 BAN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 115,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail silencer and front pipe very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 115,181 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel rear brakes (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail silencer and front pipe very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 111,434 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight wear both rear tyres inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2019 107,316 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 103,506 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 99,403 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 99,403 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 95,542 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 95,542 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 May 2015 92,106 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 92,106 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 8 May 2014 87,953 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 May 2014 87,953 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2013 82,627 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 76,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2011 69,165 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 64,911 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 56,847 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 51,414 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 46,408 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 40,384 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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W114 BAN is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W114 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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W114 BAN is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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