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W129 DUB

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,540 mi
Last recorded124,540 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 DUB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 124,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 124,558 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 116,170 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 116,169 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 106,535 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 106,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 106,484 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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)

both rear coil springs corroded

front wheels require tracking

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre worn on both edges

offside rear tyre slight wear on inner edge

rear axle beam corroded

slight wear on rear brake discs

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Pass 1 Nov 2016 96,890 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear coil spring corroded

rear axle beam corroded

slight corrosion on nearside rear flexi hose ferrules

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Fail 28 Oct 2016 96,885 miles

Fuel pipe insecure intake pipe to tank (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside rear coil spring corroded

offside nearside rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

rear axle beam corroded

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Pass 29 Oct 2015 85,932 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear flexi brake hose ferruls corroded

exhaust centre and rear corroded

exhaust centre to front has slight leak of gases

front wheels require tracking

gearbox has oil leaks

slight corrosion and wear on front brake discs

slight corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe

slight dampness around power steering rack

temp fuel cap fitted

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Fail 23 Oct 2015 85,928 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear flexi brake hose ferruls corroded

exhaust centre and rear corroded

exhaust centre to front has slight leak of gases

front wheels require tracking

gearbox has oil leaks

slight corrosion and wear on front brake discs

slight corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe

slight dampness around power steering rack

temp fuel cap fitted

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Pass 24 Oct 2014 76,705 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front suspension legs getting corroded

n/s/f floor getting slightly corroded

sill covers fitted unable to fully check for corrosion

steering rack slightly damp with oil at bottom of colomn area

Pass 11 Apr 2013 75,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front suspension struts getting corroded

exhaust front section getting corroded

exhaust rear box clamp getting corroded

fuel tank neck clips getting corroded

n/s/f floor getting corroded

sill covers fitted unable to fully check sill condition

Pass 11 May 2012 75,540 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front suspension legs getting corroded

exhaust rear clamp getting corroded

fuel filler neck on tank, clips getting corroded

n/s/f floor getting corroded

sill covers fitted unable to fully check sill condition

Pass 26 Apr 2011 75,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both wipers torn slightly

front brake discs getting pitted

slight oil leak on power steering rack

Fail 21 Apr 2011 75,008 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake discs getting pitted

both wipers torn slightly

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight oil leak on power steering rack

Pass 20 Apr 2010 74,492 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front suspension struts getting heavily corroded

both rear tyres tread and sidewalls cracking

Pass 25 Mar 2009 73,749 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 68,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high leavel brake lamp as to bulbs that are inop

rear exhaust rubber mountings split and perished

Pass 23 Mar 2007 62,013 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 55,344 miles

high level; brake light partially innop

slight damp on power steering rack

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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W129 DUB is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 W129 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.

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W129 DUB is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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