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W133 VFP

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

85,733 mi
Last recorded85,733 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW133 VFP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 85,733 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 80,717 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 80,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 72,123 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to rear wheel arches

corrosion to vehicle floors in non-prescribed areas

Fail 27 Mar 2024 71,933 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to rear wheel arches

corrosion to vehicle floors in non-prescribed areas

Pass 31 Mar 2023 66,362 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on the legal limit perished and splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 61,275 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges of treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear park brake effort low

Fail 5 Apr 2022 61,252 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges of treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear park brake effort low

Pass 30 Mar 2021 57,320 miles

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 24 Mar 2020 55,075 miles

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 1 Apr 2019 51,436 miles

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 3 Apr 2018 48,204 miles

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 5 Apr 2017 44,830 miles

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 7 Apr 2016 41,053 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED OSR

REARS / NSF TYRES WETHERED SIDEWALLS

Pass 25 Mar 2015 37,432 miles

NSR OUTER SIDEWALL / TREAD AREAS PERISHED + OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 9 Apr 2014 34,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Apr 2013 30,926 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 26,966 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 26,906 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 23,270 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 22,160 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 19,712 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 17,822 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 16,528 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 14,577 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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W133 VFP is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 W133 VFP, 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 W133 VFP registered?

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

Is W133 VFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W133 VFP shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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