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MIB 9128

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,810 mi
Last recorded92,810 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIB 9128
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 92,810 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 92,808 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust flexible joint leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 89,038 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside side re-peater outer cover missing

Pass 25 May 2017 85,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 May 2017 85,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 81,745 miles

Offside side repeater cover insecure.

Pass 9 Apr 2015 80,750 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust clamp broken

Fail 7 Apr 2015 80,750 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 2 May 2014 78,252 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 77,246 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Apr 2013 77,088 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2012 73,659 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 70,420 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

lip on front brake discs

n/s/f tyre close to limit on edges

o/s/f tyre close to limit on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2010 67,108 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 62,457 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 58,998 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 4 Jul 2007 54,365 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 49,598 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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MIB 9128 is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MIB 9128, 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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MIB 9128 is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 September 2000.

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