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W127 KDA

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,155 mi
Last recorded185,155 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW127 KDA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 185,155 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 185,048 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

O/side park brake not working

Pass 2 Dec 2019 180,295 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust heat shield poorly secured, rectification recommended.

Fail 14 Nov 2019 180,210 miles

Fuel pipe insecure at fuel filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust deteriorating

fuel tank heat shield poorly secured, rectification recommended.

Pass 3 Nov 2018 175,700 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 172,177 miles

N/side rear brake has slight drag

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

O/side park brake requires service or repair.

Pass 19 Nov 2016 165,266 miles

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

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

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

n/side rear brake requires service or repair.

Pass 14 Nov 2015 158,471 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 158,471 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 151,831 miles

Both front discs are heavily worn replacement recommended.

N/side rear disc slightly warped.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 144,744 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 136,386 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 136,386 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 125,191 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 114,504 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 107,671 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 100,145 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 100,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2007 89,243 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 81,093 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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W127 KDA is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W127 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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W127 KDA is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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