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YBZ 3941

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,935 mi
Last recorded96,935 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBZ 3941
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 96,935 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake is slightly binding

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 96,935 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake is slightly binding

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 96,880 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 96,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

the windscreen wipers are starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Sep 2016 95,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both number plates are in poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2015 92,995 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both number plates are in poor condition

parts of the exhaust are in poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2014 88,345 miles

parts of the exhaust are in poor condition

power steering fluid leak from the rack

the f/n/s tyre is worn on the inner edge

the number plates are in poor condition

Pass 19 Sep 2013 85,078 miles

both number plates are deterioated

oil leak from the n/s of the steering rack

parts of the exhaust are in poor condtion

Fail 19 Sep 2012 810,081 miles

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

exhaust is slightly corroded

front number plate in poor condition

slight power steering leak from the n/s steering rack

Pass 19 Sep 2012 810,081 miles

exhaust is slightly corroded

front number plate in poor condition

slight power steering leak from the n/s steering rack

Pass 16 Sep 2011 77,774 miles

number plates in poor condition

rear tyres starting to crack

slight opl leak from the power steering rack

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 21 Sep 2010 72,837 miles

rear exhaust clamp in poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2009 67,704 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2008 62,013 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 54,844 miles

rear exhaurst clamp corroded.

Fail 22 Sep 2006 49,901 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

car out of poss wheel tracking. seek advice on all asap.

Pass 22 Sep 2006 49,901 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

car out of poss wheel tracking. seek advice on all asap.

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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YBZ 3941 is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YBZ 3941, 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 YBZ 3941 registered?

YBZ 3941 is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is YBZ 3941 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YBZ 3941 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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