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W138 DUB

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,399 mi
Last recorded130,399 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 DUB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 130,399 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 122,985 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 120,315 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust clamp corroded

tyres perishing

Fail 7 Oct 2013 120,315 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded

tyres perishing

Pass 30 Nov 2012 120,222 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 120,079 miles

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

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 10 Aug 2011 119,335 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 118,245 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 117,881 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 117,880 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 116,165 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 112,625 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 112,461 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)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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W138 DUB is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W138 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 W138 DUB registered?

W138 DUB is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 May 2000.

Is W138 DUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W138 DUB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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