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W139 UEL

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,809 mi
Last recorded87,809 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW139 UEL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 87,809 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 75,905 miles

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

cover sill n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 22 Feb 2012 74,848 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

soft top and engine management warning lights on dash

Fail 22 Feb 2012 74,848 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

soft top and engine management warning lights on dash

Fail 17 Feb 2011 71,782 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 71,782 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 67,531 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 62,000 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 57,694 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 57,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 52,518 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 42,509 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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W139 UEL is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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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W139 UEL is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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