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W132 GCW

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,288 mi
Last recorded118,288 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW132 GCW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 118,288 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 May 2017 118,261 miles

Central Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 108,238 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 102,964 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 100,989 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

headlight switch tight

Pass 13 Feb 2014 100,989 miles

headlight switch tight

Pass 18 Jun 2012 100,934 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 100,571 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 100,499 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 100,170 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 99,309 miles

nearside rear rubber flexi hose metal ferrule corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2008 98,525 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 98,525 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2007 96,125 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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W132 GCW is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W132 GCW, 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 W132 GCW registered?

W132 GCW is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W132 GCW safe to buy?

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