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W292 KFU

2000 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

180,256 mi
Last recorded180,256 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Tid112,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW292 KFU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 180,256 miles

air bag light on

Fail 26 Jul 2012 180,256 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air bag light on

engine management light on

Pass 26 Jul 2011 171,447 miles

o-s rack mount area weakened, but unable to fully inspect as undertray fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2011 171,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o-s rack mount area weakened, but unable to fully inspect as undertray fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2010 163,725 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s steering rack mount area weakened

rear gear box mount deteriorating

Fail 3 Aug 2010 163,725 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s steering rack mount area weakened

rear gear box mount deteriorating

Pass 25 Mar 2009 153,358 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 11 Apr 2008 146,175 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 136,203 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 136,203 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 120,901 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 120,766 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
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W292 KFU is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 112,772 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 SE Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W292 KFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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W292 KFU is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 25 August 2000.

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