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TIL 3565

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,150 mi
Last recorded155,150 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIL 3565
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 155,150 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2015 154,908 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 140,342 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 140,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 127,551 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 123,357 miles

exhaust very rusty

Fail 16 Apr 2012 123,357 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

exhaust very rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2011 113,255 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 113,255 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 100,449 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 89,452 miles

advise hand brake ajustment

Pass 14 Apr 2008 79,986 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 68,997 miles

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

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

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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TIL 3565 is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TIL 3565, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TIL 3565 registered?

TIL 3565 is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is TIL 3565 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TIL 3565 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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