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W119 BAN

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,063 mi
Last recorded105,063 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW119 BAN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 105,063 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 88,760 miles

ex front pipe has slight blow

Fail 11 Mar 2015 88,760 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ex front pipe has slight blow

Pass 9 May 2014 72,920 miles

Front lower suspension arms have slight play in ball joints on botrh sides.

Fail 29 Apr 2014 91,077 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion evident on n/s/f inner wing

o/s/f brake slightly sticking

Fail 29 Apr 2014 72,920 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 62,793 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 60,581 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 58,564 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 55,572 miles

slight blow from exhaust rear silencr and silencer corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2009 54,109 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 52,300 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 50,955 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 49,118 miles

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

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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W119 BAN is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W119 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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W119 BAN is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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