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OEN 250

2000 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,552 mi
Last recorded79,552 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEN 250
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 79,552 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 78,932 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 78,454 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 75,157 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 74,017 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 72,823 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 71,293 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 67,895 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 64,819 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 61,066 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 61,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 59,115 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 54,432 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 50,529 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 45,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2009 45,348 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2008 41,998 miles

rear tyres cracked heavily

Fail 30 Sep 2008 41,998 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaust rear box clamp hevaily coroded

front pads low

rear tyres cracked heavily

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Sep 2007 38,415 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 35,460 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 31,159 miles

rear section of exhaust getting corroded

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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OEN 250 is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OEN 250, 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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OEN 250 is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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