2000 Saab 9-3 · 2,507 MOT tests
2000 Saab 9-3 reliability
2000 Saab 9-3s fail 35.9% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 14 9-3 years (2,507 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Saab 9-3s: 37.3%)
- 35.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Saab 9-3s: 37.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- 103,940
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,507
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2000 against the years either side
- 1999 cars: 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does worse)
- 2001 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does worse)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1.3% of tests fail here (60% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 31% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 2000 Saab 9-3
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics12.8%
- Suspension11.8%
- Brakes11.4%
- Body, chassis and structure8.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.5%
- Tyres6.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 4.39%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.43%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Exhaust has major gas leak 3.07%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 2.99%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.87%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Position lamp not working 2.71%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (18.59%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.41%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.25%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (10.53%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.81%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (8.14%)
Other years
Every Saab 9-3 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2000 Saab 9-3 reliable?
2000 Saab 9-3s fail 35.9% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 14 9-3 years (2,507 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2000 Saab 9-3 MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (4.39% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.43% of tests), exhaust has major gas leak (3.07% of tests).
How many miles should a 2000 Saab 9-3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 22, a typical 2000 Saab 9-3 shows 103,940 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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