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W136 CEB

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,051 mi
Last recorded82,051 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW136 CEB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 82,051 miles

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

centre exhaust has a mount broken

engine warning light on

major oil leak

steering pump damp

Fail 18 Feb 2013 82,051 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

engine warning light on

major oil leak

steering pump damp

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

both front tyres worn very close to limit on inner edges

centre exhaust has a mount broken

Fail 13 Mar 2012 78,066 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 78,066 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 74,520 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 70,962 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 70,962 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 64,841 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Mar 2008 59,850 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 2 Mar 2007 57,364 miles

Center exhaust bracket corroded.Rear silencer clamp corroded

Oil leak

Rear offside-nearside tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 21 Feb 2006 55,403 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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W136 CEB is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 93,562 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W136 CEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W136 CEB registered?

W136 CEB is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 August 2000.

Is W136 CEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W136 CEB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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