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W142 KDA

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,864 mi
Last recorded166,864 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW142 KDA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 166,864 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 166,864 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 159,370 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 149,502 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 143,195 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers window faulty

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner tread

rear exhaust silancer clamp partly corroded away

Fail 19 Sep 2014 143,195 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers window faulty

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner tread

rear exhaust silancer clamp partly corroded away

Pass 19 Sep 2013 135,876 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 127,785 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 121,460 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hand brake close to full travel

Pass 6 Sep 2010 115,231 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 110,493 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 101,746 miles

rear exhaust clamp very corroded

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 20 Sep 2007 91,878 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 79,539 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 79,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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W142 KDA is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W142 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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W142 KDA is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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