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W104 RMW

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,145 mi
Last recorded112,145 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW104 RMW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 112,145 miles

both front strut legs rusty

centre silencer rusty

oil and coolant leaks

pas pipes and rack damp

Pass 24 Oct 2024 110,186 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

both front strut legs rusty

centre silencer rusty

handbrake cable gaiters split

oil leaks

pas pipes damp

pas rack damp

Pass 2 Nov 2023 108,535 miles

both front strut legs rusty

centre silencer rusty

handbrake cable gaiters split

oil leaks

pas pipe damp

Pass 25 Oct 2022 106,917 miles

rear silencer very rusty

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

corrosion/ rusty in o/s/f wheel arch

handbrake cable gaiters split

o/s/f strut leg rusty

oil leaks

Pass 27 Oct 2021 105,509 miles

both front strut legs rusty

front pas pipe damp

handbrake cable gaiters split

oil leaks

rear silencer very rusty

Fail 25 Oct 2021 105,509 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front strut legs rusty

front pas pipe damp

handbrake cable gaiters split

oil leaks

rear silencer very rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2020 104,228 miles

both front strut legs very rusty

handbrake cable gaiters split

oil leaks

pas pipe damp

rear silencer very rusty

Fail 23 Oct 2020 104,228 miles

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

both front strut legs very rusty

handbrake cable gaiters split

oil leaks

pas pipe damp

rear silencer very rusty

Pass 8 May 2019 100,779 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 97,623 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 95,672 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 92,449 miles

handbrake cable gaiters split.

o/s/f strut leg rusty.

pas pipe damp.

rear silencer rusty.

Pass 29 Apr 2015 89,147 miles

handbrake cable gaitors split.

o/s/f strut leg rusty.

pas pipe damp.

rear silencer rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2014 86,301 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 86,301 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 83,513 miles

o/s/f strut leg rusty.

pas pipe damp

rear silencer rusty.

Pass 2 May 2012 81,165 miles

both front strut legs getting rusty.

handbrake cable gaitors split.

n/s/f indicator unit condensated.

o/s handbrake lever return spring missing.

pas pipe damp.

Fail 1 May 2012 81,165 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front strut legs getting rusty.

handbrake cable gaitors split.

n/s/f indicator unit condensated.

o/s handbrake lever return spring missing.

pas pipe damp.

rear exhaust clamp very rusty.

Pass 6 May 2011 79,624 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o.s.f. shock rusty.

o.s.r. tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 14 May 2010 76,697 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge.

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge.

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 73,220 miles

both rear tyres down too 2mm.

front number plate backing coming apart.

handbrake cable gaitors split.

o/s/f strut leg getting rusty.

pas pipe damp.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 68,533 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 68,533 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 May 2007 60,670 miles

front number plate backing coming apart.

hand brake cable gaitors split.

Pass 4 May 2006 54,723 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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W104 RMW is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RMW, 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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W104 RMW is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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