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W113 UEL

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,744 mi
Last recorded141,744 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW113 UEL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 141,744 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 141,707 miles

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 138,405 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 138,405 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 135,759 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 135,758 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 131,578 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 131,578 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 128,621 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 123,987 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 120,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

body work damaged to offside front wing

both front and both rear coil springs badly rusted

both front fog lamps damaged+glass broken

both headlamps washers inoperative

engine oil level very low

front reg plate has a slight crack

nearside front tyre wearing low

rear boot dampers very weak/defective not holding tail- gate

rear exhaust heat shield adrifted +making noise

serious engine oil leak/oil on exhaust pipe

Fail 28 Oct 2014 120,197 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

body work damaged to offside front wing

both front and both rear coil springs badly rusted

both front fog lamps damaged+glass broken

both headlamps washers inoperative

engine oil level very low

front reg plate has a slight crack

nearside front tyre wearing low

rear boot dampers very weak/defective not holding tail- gate

rear exhaust heat shield adrifted +making noise

serious engine oil leak/oil on exhaust pipe

Pass 31 Oct 2013 116,418 miles

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

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

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

both front fog lamps not working damaged/glass broken

both front headlamps washers /wipers not working

both front suspension coil springs rusted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front reg plate has a crack

offside rear indicator lamp lens condensed/water trapped in side

(strong advice) excessive oil leaks

Fail 31 Oct 2013 116,418 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front fog lamps not working damaged/glass broken

both front headlamps washers /wipers not working

both front suspension coil springs rusted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front reg plate has a crack

offside rear indicator lamp lens condensed/water trapped in side

rear wiper blade split/worn

(strong advice) excessive oil leaks

Pass 26 Oct 2012 112,062 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

battery insecure on tray

excessive engine/gearbox oil leaks

front tyres 215/55/R16 rear tyres 205/50/R16

nearside headlamp washer wiper stuck in position

offside rear tyre uneven treads and cracking slightly

Pass 21 Oct 2011 105,982 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bad oil leak from engine

both rear discs pitted

cill covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2010 99,419 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 93,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 93,245 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 80,698 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 71,669 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 62,522 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Oct 2006 62,522 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W113 UEL is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 W113 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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W113 UEL is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 June 2000.

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