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W137 DUB

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,212 mi
Last recorded95,212 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW137 DUB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 95,212 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 95,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 87,044 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 87,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 86,244 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 86,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 84,205 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 84,205 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 81,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 81,185 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 78,677 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 78,677 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 75,438 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 72,025 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 68,998 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 68,998 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 64,956 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 64,956 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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W137 DUB is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W137 DUB, 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 W137 DUB registered?

W137 DUB is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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