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W104 OSL

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

182,320 mi
Last recorded182,320 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW104 OSL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 182,320 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 180,054 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 175,708 miles

FRONT SHOCKERS HAVE CORRSION ON SHAFTS AND COIL SPRINGS

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 169,317 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 163,225 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 154,058 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)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 140,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust heat shield loose and rattling on body and exhaust

Pass 20 Dec 2006 130,606 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 130,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 115,406 miles

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

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

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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W104 OSL is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W104 OSL, 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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What year was W104 OSL registered?

W104 OSL is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 May 2000.

Is W104 OSL safe to buy?

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