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W108 UEL

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

140,021 mi
Last recorded140,021 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW108 UEL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 140,021 miles

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

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 138,183 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 135,634 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 135,594 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 133,232 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 130,260 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 130,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 124,148 miles

Nearside front damper corroded.

Fail 31 Jan 2011 124,148 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front damper corroded.

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 121,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 121,070 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

power steering pump noisy on full lock

Pass 30 Jan 2009 117,459 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)

back box corroded

bulkhead flexes under side to side movement of steering

diagnostic light on

o/s headlamp damaged

rear brake ferules corroded

steering wheel height adjuster inop

Fail 30 Jan 2009 117,459 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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)

back box corroded

bulkhead flexes under side to side movement of steering

diagnostic light on

o/s headlamp damaged

rear brake ferules corroded

steering wheel height adjuster inop

Fail 6 Mar 2008 115,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 115,355 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 107,552 miles

N/S/F INDIACTOR LENSE CRACKED

O/S/F HEADLIGHT HAS CHIP TO LENSE

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Fail 12 Mar 2007 107,551 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/S/F INDICATOR LENSE CRACKED

O/S/F HEADLAMP HAS CHIP TO LENSE

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 8 Mar 2006 96,527 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nsf indicator lens cracked

nsf under sheild broken

Fail 8 Mar 2006 96,525 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

high level brake light has 1 bulb out.

nsf indicator lens cracked.

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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W108 UEL is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W108 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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W108 UEL is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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