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W134 STA

2000 Saab 9-3

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

107,035 mi
Last recorded107,035 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW134 STA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 107,035 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear tyres different sizes (front 195/65/r15) and (rears 195/60/r15)

Fail 13 Jul 2022 107,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear tyres different sizes (front 195/65/r15) and (rears 195/60/r15)

Pass 15 Jul 2021 105,052 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 103,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seen from engine bay under brake servo (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one of two bulbs not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 98,521 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 9 Apr 2019 98,521 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box rusty

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 94,581 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

REAR exhaust box rusty outer layer

Fail 13 Mar 2018 94,569 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

REAR exhaust box rusty outer layer

Pass 6 Apr 2017 88,737 miles

Exhaust system rusty condition

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked on inner sidewall

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Apr 2017 88,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust system rusty condition

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked on inner sidewall

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 84,830 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges of tread

rear exhaust outer skin in poor condition

Pass 9 Apr 2015 81,833 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 76,105 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 67,656 miles

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

steering slight oil misting

Pass 13 Apr 2012 59,840 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 53,934 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 46,932 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 41,898 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 41,803 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 17 Mar 2008 37,804 miles

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Fail 16 Mar 2007 33,294 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear number plate de-laminating but still legible

Pass 16 Mar 2007 33,294 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear number plate de-laminating but still legible

Pass 9 Mar 2006 28,833 miles

Offside Rear Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear number plate backing starting to part

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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W134 STA is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Purple with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 W134 STA, 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 W134 STA registered?

W134 STA is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W134 STA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W134 STA shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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