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W165 AEG

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,175 mi
Last recorded118,175 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 AEG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2019 118,175 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted outer retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength main chassis adjacent to (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor sections (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch adjacent to (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor sections (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment loose on thread to track rod (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability rear bolt (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal main chassis and bulkhead (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust sections in advance state of corrosion

Fail 22 Feb 2019 118,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 117,686 miles

covers fitted to body sill panels.

nearside front tyre part worn and perished.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 20 Feb 2018 117,685 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

covers fitted to body sill panels.

nearside front tyre part worn and perished.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 8 Feb 2017 117,514 miles

some engine oil loss.

Pass 17 Feb 2016 114,064 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 107,944 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 100,379 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

oil leak from engine

rear brake pads low

Fail 4 Feb 2014 100,366 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak from engine

rear brake pads low

Pass 13 Nov 2012 88,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 78,195 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)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 74,043 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY/SCORED

Pass 23 Sep 2009 71,463 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 66,659 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 57,736 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 51,032 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2005 42,169 miles

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

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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W165 AEG is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W165 AEG, 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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W165 AEG is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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