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W127 RMW

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

126,550 mi
Last recorded126,550 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW127 RMW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 126,550 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All 4 jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 124,218 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 123,373 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 123,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 116,953 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 115,496 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 115,496 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 110,557 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 108,497 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush all (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 106,491 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust middle box excessively corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2015 106,491 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust middle box excessively corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2014 104,586 miles

middle silencer corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2014 104,586 miles

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

middle silencer corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 99,412 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 99,399 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 97,601 miles

n/s/f brake flexi hose slightly twisted.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 90,225 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 90,225 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 78,702 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 65,258 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 53,830 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 53,828 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 45,717 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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W127 RMW is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W127 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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What year was W127 RMW registered?

W127 RMW is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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