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W136 GCW

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,133 mi
Last recorded140,133 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW136 GCW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 140,133 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 140,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 132,953 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 130,321 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 124,822 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 110,584 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 110,584 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 95,901 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 GCW is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W136 GCW, 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 W136 GCW registered?

W136 GCW is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 June 2000.

Is W136 GCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W136 GCW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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