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M16 LDW

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,060 mi
Last recorded103,060 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 LDW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 103,060 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 101,550 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 100,162 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 98,424 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 98,424 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 98,424 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 96,489 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 96,489 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front TYRE NICK ON SIDEWALL

Pass 4 Feb 2016 93,771 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 90,956 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 90,956 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 88,822 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 85,884 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 80,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 80,722 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 77,311 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 75,882 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 69,872 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 60,468 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 60,468 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 53,028 miles

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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M16 LDW is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M16 LDW, 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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What year was M16 LDW registered?

M16 LDW is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 June 2000.

Is M16 LDW safe to buy?

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