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W119 DUB

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,897 mi
Last recorded119,897 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW119 DUB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 119,897 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 119,897 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust system is very corroded / swolen at rear sections

Fail 24 Oct 2013 111,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 111,392 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 102,961 miles

Rear coil springs very corroded.

Fail 24 Oct 2012 102,961 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear coil springs very corroded.

Pass 28 Oct 2011 97,443 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Front tyres wearing badly on inner edges.

Nearside handrake low effort .

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 90,055 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 90,055 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 83,169 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 83,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

low tyre pressure near side rear

rear wiper does not clear screen

Pass 13 Oct 2008 75,225 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 67,032 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 55,283 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 44,742 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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W119 DUB is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W119 DUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W119 DUB registered?

W119 DUB is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 April 2000.

Is W119 DUB safe to buy?

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