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W117 RMW

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

134,682 mi
Last recorded134,682 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW117 RMW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 134,682 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2016 129,049 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 123,720 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 117,516 miles

both front suspension struts/ shock absorbers and front antiroll bar starting to rust

both rear tyres light perishing

front and rear number plates starting to discolour/ fade

offside front seatbelt starting to fur

offside rear shock absorber slightly damp

power steering pipes and rack slightly damp

rear screen washer jet not working

small stone chips in front windscreen

steering rack slight play/ movement

Fail 8 Nov 2014 117,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front suspension struts/ shock absorbers and front antiroll bar starting to rust

both rear tyres light perishing

front and rear number plates starting to discolour/ fade

offside front seatbelt starting to fur

offside rear shock absorber slightly damp

power steering pipes and rack slightly damp

rear screen washer jet not working

small stone chips in front windscreen

steering rack slight play/ movement

Pass 5 Oct 2013 110,540 miles

check rear inner brake pads

front and rear number plates starting to discolour

front exhaust flexi pipe slight leak

front shock absorbers/ struts starting to rust

front tyre treads wearing on edges

front/ rear antiroll bars starting to rust

rear shock absorbers slightly damp

small stone chips in front windscreen

steering rack slight movement/ play

Pass 9 Oct 2012 106,974 miles

front and rear number plates starting to discolour

front exhaust flexi pipe slight leak

front shock absorbers/ struts starting to rust

front tyre treads inner edges wearing

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

rear brake pads wearing low

small stone chips in front windscreen

steering rack slight movement/ play

Pass 8 Oct 2011 103,442 miles

front and rear number plates starting to discolour

front shock absorbers/ suspension struts starting to rust

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

rear shock absorbers slightly damp

small stone chips in front windscreen

steering rack slight movement/ play

Pass 8 Oct 2010 99,082 miles

front shock absorbers/ struts starting to rust

number plates starting to discolour

rear indicators and indicator siderepeators starting to discolour

rear shock absorbers slightly damp

rear wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 5 Oct 2009 95,488 miles

front number plate starting to discolour

rear exhaust clamp rusty

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 3 Oct 2008 90,624 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded,metal ends corroded on both rear flexible brake hoses,front registration plate in poor condition,fuel cap damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2007 86,996 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 80,165 miles

front inner brake pads low on limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2005 68,585 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 RMW is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 RMW, 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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W117 RMW is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 May 2000.

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