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W165 TNR

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,129 mi
Last recorded84,129 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 TNR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 84,129 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 83,293 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [all] (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

oil leak unknown source

Pass 2 Nov 2023 82,379 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 81,455 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 80,441 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 80,132 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 79,628 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 78,394 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 76,453 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 76,024 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 74,101 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 72,988 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 70,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Nov 2012 69,718 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 66,713 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

n/s/r tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2010 62,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 61,670 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 58,935 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 55,712 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 55,704 miles

Offside Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 53,202 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 53,193 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 49,754 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 49,754 miles

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

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

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 TNR is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TNR, 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 TNR is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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