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W134 UEL

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

199,383 mi
Last recorded199,383 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW134 UEL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 199,383 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 199,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 199,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 3 holes inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch near fuel filler pipes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 197,319 miles

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

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2025 197,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch and under floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2024 194,879 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage also steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded.

Pass 10 Feb 2023 191,976 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded.

power steering rack has slight fluid leak.

Fail 9 Feb 2023 191,970 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded.

power steering rack has slight fluid leak.

Pass 10 Feb 2022 188,978 miles

exhaust corroded.

steering rack damp

Fail 26 Jan 2022 188,951 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under drivers seat, floor corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached exhaust clamp corroded and broken. (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe connected to steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced dim. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded, exhaust ok.

Pass 26 Jan 2021 185,803 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2021 185,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2020 184,035 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight oil leak from steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing slightly corroded.

Pass 12 Feb 2019 180,282 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack, slight oil leak. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 177,329 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 172,127 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 165,956 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 161,561 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 161,561 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on.

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 151,640 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 144,877 miles

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

n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 15 Mar 2012 136,264 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 124,223 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 124,223 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 112,636 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2009 104,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 May 2009 104,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 May 2008 93,168 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 83,832 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 May 2007 83,831 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 May 2006 73,661 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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 UEL is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 W134 UEL, 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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W134 UEL is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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