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W117 CJW

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

75,819 mi
Last recorded75,819 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW117 CJW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2023 75,819 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 72,979 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 72,397 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 71,383 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 70,240 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 69,592 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 68,412 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorating

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 27 Nov 2015 65,877 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 62,359 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 60,131 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 59,186 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 58,628 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 58,628 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 58,320 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 55,009 miles

Front Number Plate Slightly Damaged

Nearside Front Tyre Punctured In Outer Sidewall

Pass 3 Jun 2008 47,699 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 41,331 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 41,327 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 30,786 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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W117 CJW is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 W117 CJW, 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 W117 CJW registered?

W117 CJW is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 March 2000.

Is W117 CJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W117 CJW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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