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W137 VFP

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

176,329 mi
Last recorded176,329 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW137 VFP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2018 176,329 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 170,994 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

flexi on bulk head whilst rocking steering, possible bulk head fractured further investigation required.

Fail 15 Jan 2014 170,990 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

flexi on bulk head whilst rocking steering, possible bulk head fractured further investigation required.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 167,397 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 167,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 159,353 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 154,919 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 149,397 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 149,397 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 144,367 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 139,825 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 134,441 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2006 127,586 miles

N/S and O/S tyres getting low on tread on inside and outside edges

N/S/F Fog lamp lose in bumper

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VFP is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VFP, 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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W137 VFP is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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