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W103 CJW

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

59,641 mi
Last recorded59,641 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW103 CJW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2025 59,641 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

all shock absorbers corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2024 56,653 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to much of underside of vehicle

Pass 2 May 2023 52,642 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lip + corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive under gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective also corroding (6.1.2 (a))

brake pedal slightly spongy

general corrosion to suspensions front and rear both sides

Pass 30 Mar 2022 50,006 miles

Advise exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 46,672 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front shockabsorber casings corroded

engine mounting slightly worn

exhaust corroded

nearside front inner wing corroded

surface corrosion to underside

windscreen chipped

Pass 23 Mar 2020 46,523 miles

both front shock absorbers corroded

engine mounting worn

exhaust corroded

general corrosion to underside

nearside front inner wing corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 10 Apr 2019 46,293 miles

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

all tyre badly perished

chips in windscreen

corrosion to both front shockabsorbers

corrosion to exhaust system

imbalance on front brakes

Fail 6 Apr 2019 46,290 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

all tyre badly perished

chips in windscreen

corrosion to both front shockabsorbers

corrosion to exhaust system

imbalance on front brakes

vacuum pipe under bonnet split

Pass 7 Apr 2018 45,449 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres perished

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to o/s/f inner wing

Pass 7 Apr 2017 44,913 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 8 Apr 2016 44,776 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 4 Apr 2015 42,817 miles

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 5 Apr 2014 41,154 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 38,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 36,808 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 34,567 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 32,310 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 28 Mar 2009 30,944 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 29 Mar 2008 29,510 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 30 Mar 2007 28,068 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 24,390 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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W103 CJW is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 W103 CJW, 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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W103 CJW is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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