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W106 DPU

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

140,391 mi
Last recorded140,391 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW106 DPU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 140,391 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 135,901 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 131,407 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 127,296 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 125,609 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/bulk head (3.6.C.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 120,906 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 110,657 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 96,581 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing/worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Oct 2013 82,029 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 81,689 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 80,979 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 80,979 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 76,678 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 73,304 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 66,745 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 56,174 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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W106 DPU is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 W106 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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What year was W106 DPU registered?

W106 DPU is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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