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W102 DPU

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

110,672 mi
Last recorded110,672 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 110,672 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 110,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 110,108 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive slight corroded within 30cm of front lower suspenion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive corroded within 30cm of lower suspenion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 110,108 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive slight corroded within 30cm of front lower suspenion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive corroded within 30cm of lower suspenion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 109,210 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsf and osf inner wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 108,388 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 107,325 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 106,962 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 106,320 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 104,386 miles

Rear exhaust clamp deteriated

Pass 5 Dec 2017 103,369 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 102,435 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 100,143 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 100,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 98,546 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 97,175 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 95,392 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 92,503 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 92,503 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)

rear exhaust clamp corroding

Pass 6 Dec 2010 89,664 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 82,895 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 78,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 76,854 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 73,353 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 70,097 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 DPU is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 DPU, 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 DPU is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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