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W129 KDA

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

93,677 mi
Last recorded93,677 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 KDA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 93,677 miles

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

rear silencer corroded and clamp missing

Pass 29 May 2024 93,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to center flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear back box corroded. Heat shield corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 93,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to center flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear back box corroded. Heat shield corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 92,927 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Centre pipe/rear exhaust pipe joint clamp missing

Rear Exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2019 92,753 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear tyres feathered

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 92,735 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear both tyres feathered

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 91,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 88,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres feathered

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 88,135 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres feathered

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 85,010 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 82,139 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 82,139 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

mil light on

Pass 7 Aug 2014 80,561 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 78,796 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 77,677 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 77,677 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 75,018 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 72,380 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 72,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 69,010 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Aug 2009 69,010 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2008 67,098 miles

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

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

wiper blades require attention

Pass 4 Sep 2007 57,787 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside and offside front strutts corroded

rear exhaust box clamp corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2006 49,626 miles

exhaust clamp corroded

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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W129 KDA is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W129 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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W129 KDA is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 July 2000.

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