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2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,030 mi
Last recorded128,030 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto84,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW579 BAN
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo Auto
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2009 128,030 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

engine oil leak

front brake pad wear getting low

some flexing of bulkhead on steering shake

Pass 18 Feb 2008 119,201 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre tread wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Feb 2007 111,407 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2007 111,367 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres bald on edge

front brake pads close to 1.5 legal limit

Pass 18 Jul 2006 107,629 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 107,629 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)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto?

Based on 1,180 MOT tests across 237 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
6,558
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
position lamp(s) not working 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 23
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W579 BAN is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 84,848 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 Turbo Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W579 BAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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W579 BAN is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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