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A2 WRU

2000 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,229 mi
Last recorded92,229 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 WRU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 92,229 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 92,229 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both 215-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2025 91,697 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 91,697 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 90,373 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 90,345 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 90,342 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 90,253 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 90,159 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively aii four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 90,159 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively aii four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 90,136 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock casing corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock casing corroded

Offside Front shock casing corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in walls and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear shock casing corroded

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

bonnet strut defective

Pass 16 Aug 2018 86,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower floor corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower floor corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 86,878 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower floor corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower floor corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 85,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both rear wheels slight bind

exhaust back box deteriorating

Fail 11 Aug 2017 85,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both rear wheels slight bind

exhaust back box deteriorating

Pass 9 Aug 2016 84,132 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2015 81,628 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

bonnet strut weak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust tail box corroded

o/s/f tyre inner edges slightly worn

Pass 6 Jun 2014 76,605 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear heatshield insecure

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

backbox deteriorated

various fuel pipe jubilee clips corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2014 76,604 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear heatshield insecure

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

backbox deteriorated

various fuel pipe jubilee clips corroded

Pass 22 May 2013 72,285 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2013 72,283 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 67,909 miles

o/s/r disc rusty

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

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

engine leaking oil

Fail 14 Jun 2012 67,909 miles

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

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

engine leaking oil

o/s/r disc rusty

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 60,662 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 18 Feb 2011 60,662 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2010 59,740 miles

slight movment in steering rack rubber supports

Pass 5 Oct 2009 53,789 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 53,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 47,849 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 42,892 miles

drivers door mirror is cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2006 35,460 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 35,460 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

rear ex clamp rusty & †o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge & †n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge & †both f/shock abs rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2005 29,103 miles

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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A2 WRU is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A2 WRU, 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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A2 WRU is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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