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W133 GCW

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,339 mi
Last recorded142,339 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW133 GCW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 142,339 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 142,339 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 135,457 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 135,457 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 135,457 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 128,927 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 125,477 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 116,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

high handbrake travel

Pass 31 May 2012 116,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

high handbrake travel

Pass 25 May 2011 112,053 miles

1 of 4 centre brake lamps inop

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 May 2011 112,042 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

1 of 4 centre brake lamps inop

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 109,909 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 101,613 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 89,875 miles

idle speed is erratic..

Pass 9 Jul 2007 75,509 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 62,975 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 62,975 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Both front and offside rear tyres worn close to limits on edges....

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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W133 GCW is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W133 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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W133 GCW is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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