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UUI 1457

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,398 mi
Last recorded103,398 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUI 1457
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 103,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 98,980 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' bigger than 40mm but does not interfere with drivers view (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion too nsr inner arch

Fail 23 Jan 2017 96,976 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' bigger than 40mm but does not interfere with drivers view (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion too nsr inner arch

Pass 26 Jan 2016 85,021 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 85,021 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 79,938 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 79,938 miles

Brake servo corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 74,734 miles

front anti-roll bar bushes perishing slightly

rear exhaust box outer skins corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2014 74,733 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front anti-roll bar bushes perishing slightly

rear exhaust box outer skins corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 72,335 miles

front tyres low

nearside rear tyre low

Fail 31 Jan 2012 68,864 miles

Front brake disc`s badly lipped.

N/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust box badly corroded.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 68,864 miles

Front brake disc`s badly lipped.

N/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear exhaust box badly corroded.

Pass 28 Jan 2011 63,451 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCKERS "MISTING" HEAVILY.

N/S/R TYRE;STARTING TO PERISH,AND LOW TREAD.

REAR SILENCER CORRODED.

Pass 16 Feb 2010 59,838 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 56,392 miles

FRONT DISCS LIPPED.

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL.

REAR DISCS GETTING LOW.

Pass 22 Feb 2008 52,625 miles

handbrake travel.front discs lipped.

Pass 14 Feb 2007 47,634 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 44,822 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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UUI 1457 is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UUI 1457, 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 UUI 1457 registered?

UUI 1457 is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2000.

Is UUI 1457 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUI 1457 shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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