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W116 KDA

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

102,689 mi
Last recorded102,689 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW116 KDA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 102,689 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front, rusty (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust is rusty and has been repaired

steering rack has movement

Pass 7 Jun 2019 102,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front, flexi (6.1.2 (a))

both front suspension legs are corroded

rear exhaust is rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2018 102,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust clamp is rusty

rear exhaust is rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2017 101,829 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust clamp rusty

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2016 101,449 miles

EML on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s hand brake cable outer casing split

rear exhaust repaired

suspension legs corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 100,896 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil filter rusty

rear exhaust clamp rusty

Fail 9 Jun 2015 100,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil filter rusty

rear exhaust clamp rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2014 100,846 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust clamp is rusting

Pass 7 Jun 2013 99,779 miles

engine management light illuminated

Pass 8 Jun 2012 99,176 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 98,560 miles

both front lower arm bushes worn

both front shocks going rusty

both rear caliper and pads damp

Pass 4 Jun 2010 97,504 miles

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2009 96,098 miles

both front shocks going rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2008 94,243 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 91,805 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 88,166 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 88,166 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust clamp is very rusty

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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W116 KDA is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 W116 KDA, 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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W116 KDA is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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