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W102 DGF

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,206 mi
Last recorded114,206 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW102 DGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 114,206 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 114,206 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 105,575 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 95,788 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 95,788 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 90,877 miles

Front tyres wearing low on edges.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 82,331 miles

NSF Lower arm central bush has some wear.

OS Steering arm at rack has some wear.

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills.

Pass 15 Dec 2014 79,911 miles

Plastic covers on outer sills.

Some wear in OS steering arm rubber bush.

Pass 30 Dec 2013 70,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 59,896 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2011 50,957 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sidewall and tread cracking rear tyres

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2010 49,993 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2009 48,693 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

sidewall cracking rear tyres

unable to check door sills corectly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear n/s front tyre

Fail 15 Oct 2009 48,668 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

sidewall cracking rear tyres

unable to check door sills corectly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear n/s front tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2008 46,140 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 43,378 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 39,752 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 39,691 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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W102 DGF is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W102 DGF, 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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W102 DGF is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 April 2000.

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