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W136 UEL

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,002 mi
Last recorded170,002 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW136 UEL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 170,002 miles

both front seat belts slow to return.

both front tyres worn on inner edges! o/s to 4 mm, n/s to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm!

front brake pads 1/2 worn.

n/s headlamp wiper blade split.

rear number plate slightly delaminated,front number plate damaged.

various oil leaks in engine bay area.

various stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 15 Jun 2010 170,002 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front seat belts slow to return.

both front tyres worn on inner edges! o/s to 4 mm, n/s to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm!

front brake pads 1/2 worn.

n/s headlamp wiper blade split.

rear number plate slightly delaminated,front number plate damaged.

various oil leaks in engine bay area.

various stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 160,183 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2009 160,180 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2008 150,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front shocks slightly corroded

cannot check under plastic covers

Pass 28 Jun 2007 140,617 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 140,574 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 129,601 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 UEL is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W136 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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What year was W136 UEL registered?

W136 UEL is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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