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W139 CEB

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,962 mi
Last recorded133,962 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW139 CEB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2012 133,962 miles

chip in windscreen (zone A)

nearside headlamp chipped

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 27 Jul 2011 128,580 miles

chip in nearside head lamp

chip in windscreen (zone A)

rear brake pads worn

Pass 24 Jul 2010 122,439 miles

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

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Jul 2009 116,828 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

chip in n/s headlamp lens

chip in windscreen zone A

corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 13 Jul 2009 116,828 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre exhaust bracket broken

chip in n/s headlamp lens

chip in windscreen zone A

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 31 Jul 2008 115,405 miles

chip in n/s h/lamp

chip in zone A (less than 10mm)

n/s/r flasher bulb faded

oil leak

rear silencer corroded

rear wiper split

slight dents/scratches on body

slight play in top steering column bush/bearing

slight wear/corrosion on brake discs

wipers split at ends

Pass 26 Jul 2007 111,398 miles

centre seat belt buckle slight damage

exhaust system corroded

n/s head lamp chipped

n/s/r tyre scrubbing on shoulder

o/s screen chipped

rear brake discs look worn/corroded

rear brake pads look worn

slight oil leak?

Pass 18 Jul 2006 108,038 miles

exhaust system heavily corroded and centre bracket becoming insecure

n/s head lamp lens chipped

n/s/f shock absorber corroded

n/s/f tyre worn

o/s/f tyre worn

o/s/r and n/s/r flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

rear centre seat belt receiver cover broken(mechanism ok)

windscreen chipped in zone 'a' (9mm)

Fail 18 Jul 2006 108,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

exhaust system heavily corroded and centre bracket becoming insecure

n/s head lamp lens chipped

n/s/f shock absorber corroded

n/s/f tyre worn

o/s/f tyre worn

o/s/r and n/s/r flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

rear centre seat belt receiver cover broken(mechanism ok)

windscreen chipped in zone 'a' (9mm)

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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W139 CEB is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W139 CEB, 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 W139 CEB registered?

W139 CEB is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W139 CEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W139 CEB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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