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W128 OSA

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,070 mi
Last recorded86,070 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW128 OSA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 86,070 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 86,032 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Not adjusting (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 82,422 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 79,198 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 79,198 miles

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 79,194 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 75,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion at rear floor section drain holes

Pass 6 Dec 2016 72,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 68,999 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion drain hole corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion drain hole corroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 68,999 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases intermediate pipe blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion drain hole corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion drain hole corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 66,691 miles

condensation in nearside headlamp ( affecting beam image slightly)

exhaust centre clamp loose

fuel tank filler neck hose clips corroded & broken

nearside front & offside front floor pans holed / corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2013 63,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 63,908 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 53,653 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 53,653 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 53,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 51,488 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 41,659 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 39,659 miles

ALTERNATOR BELT SLIGHTLY CRACKED.

NAIL IN L/H/F TYRE TREAD.

R/H/F FOG LAMP INSECURE.

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY TARNISHED.

Pass 29 May 2008 35,062 miles

EXHAUST TAIL SECTION CORRODED.

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY TARNISHED.

SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION AT R/H/R BRAKE DISC.

Pass 28 May 2007 31,568 miles

NAILS IN BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS.

PIECE OF METAL IN L/H/F TYRE TREAD.

Pass 24 May 2006 26,432 miles

EXHAUST TAIL SECTION CORRODED.

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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W128 OSA is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 W128 OSA, 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 W128 OSA registered?

W128 OSA is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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