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W106 UEL

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,753 mi
Last recorded98,753 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW106 UEL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 98,753 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 91,308 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 71,958 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 61,699 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 58,169 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 58,169 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 52,748 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 46,032 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 44,729 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 42,002 miles

Nearside 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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W106 UEL is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol 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 W106 UEL, 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 UEL registered?

W106 UEL is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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