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W131 UEL

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,357 mi
Last recorded154,357 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 UEL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2014 154,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box baffles rattling.

oil leak from engine area.

rear lower gearbox mount is worn/knocking.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 149,747 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2011 140,424 miles

n/s/r disc rusty

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 132,662 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 123,927 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 115,687 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 104,328 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 90,153 miles

uneven wear on rear tyres

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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W131 UEL is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W131 UEL, 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 W131 UEL registered?

W131 UEL is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W131 UEL safe to buy?

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