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W134 SUX

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

146,464 mi
Last recorded146,464 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW134 SUX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 146,464 miles

both front tyres worn edges low

Fail 4 Jul 2019 146,464 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn edges low

Pass 29 Jun 2018 143,458 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

engine and gear box damp with oil

exhaust blow down pipe/ manifold area, blows at all exhaust joints

front brake discs worn

long travel handbrake

Fail 27 Jun 2018 143,449 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Blowing from front and rear joints (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2017 140,247 miles

Oil leak ()

non standard exhaust fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2017 140,220 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front wipers slightly smear screen

Oil leak ()

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2016 140,201 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 135,680 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2014 130,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 120,967 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 118,275 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 113,501 miles

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

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

rear brake imbalance

Pass 8 Jun 2010 106,301 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 98,728 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 83,937 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 71,925 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 55,738 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 SUX is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SUX, 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 SUX registered?

W134 SUX is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 July 2000.

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