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P5 AKN

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

173,823 mi
Last recorded173,823 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 AKN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 173,823 miles

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

exhaust clamp joining cat to middle deteriortaed

nearside tail light brighter than other side

offside rear tyre worn stepped & close to limit on inner edge (195x60x15

rear axle front bushes worn

slight exhaust blow around manifold/turbo area

Fail 22 Nov 2012 173,727 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust clamp joining cat to middle deteriortaed

nearside tail light brighter than other side

offside rear tyre worn stepped & close to limit on inner edge (195x60x15

rear axle front bushes worn

slight exhaust blow around manifold/turbo area

Pass 13 Dec 2011 164,371 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 164,371 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both wipers torn

o/s/front top strut bearing creeking?

Pass 17 Dec 2010 156,140 miles

offside front to rear brake pipe getting corroded above exhaust

rear axle front bushes deteriorated and have movement but not exessive

Fail 17 Dec 2010 156,140 miles

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

antifreeze content low in cooling system

offside front to rear brake pipe getting corroded above exhaust

rear axle front bushes deteriorated and have movement but not exessive

Pass 20 Nov 2009 140,268 miles

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 125,206 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 125,206 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 101,244 miles

nearside front strut leg damp, may be from previous shocker unit leak. evidence of being replaced

Pass 14 Dec 2006 78,014 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 78,014 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 57,341 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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P5 AKN is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P5 AKN, 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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P5 AKN is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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