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W117 RNT

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

63,258 mi
Last recorded63,258 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW117 RNT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 63,258 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides rear axle beam mounting bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 58,473 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front / rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF / NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation within lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 58,473 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front / rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF / NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation within lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 56,254 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NSF / OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF / OSF lower wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 54,719 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH - inner edges low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 53,808 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 53,808 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 53,731 miles

offside front wing damaged

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2016 52,771 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 51,684 miles

offside front bumper damaged,corrosion on offside rear wheel arch

Pass 24 Feb 2014 50,575 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 49,588 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 48,473 miles

slight play in both steering rack mounting perscribed areas

Pass 18 Feb 2011 47,011 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 44,795 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 44,795 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 41,782 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 39,415 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 36,742 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 33,904 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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W117 RNT is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 W117 RNT, 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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W117 RNT is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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