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W285 RYC

2000 Saab 9-3 S Tid

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,639 mi
Last recorded129,639 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2008
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-3 S Tid117,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW285 RYC
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Tid
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2008 129,639 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear flexi brake hose ferrils corroding

Pass 12 Mar 2008 129,639 miles

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

nearside rear flexi brake hose ferrils corroding

Pass 13 Mar 2007 106,834 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2006 85,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

squeeking from front suspension.

Pass 15 Mar 2006 85,697 miles

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

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

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

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

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

squeeking from front suspension.

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Tid?

Based on 460 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
11,429
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19
position lamp(s) not working 16
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 13
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
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W285 RYC is a 2000 Saab 9-3 S Tid in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 S Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 117,853 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 S Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W285 RYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 S Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-3 S Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W285 RYC registered?

W285 RYC is a 2000 Saab 9-3 S Tid, first registered on 22 April 2000.

Is W285 RYC safe to buy?

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