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W123 MMB

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,301 mi
Last recorded51,301 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW123 MMB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 51,301 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 51,058 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 46,028 miles

Nearside rear inner tyre wall cracking

Fail 31 Aug 2011 46,028 miles

Nearside rear inner tyre wall cracking

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 34,515 miles

both rear tyres quite badly perished

Pass 15 Sep 2009 31,717 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 31,717 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Sep 2008 31,253 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 31,253 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished/cracked

rear no plate slightly delaminated

Pass 28 Aug 2007 27,818 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 26,652 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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W123 MMB is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 93,562 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W123 MMB, 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 W123 MMB registered?

W123 MMB is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W123 MMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W123 MMB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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