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W141 CEB

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,871 mi
Last recorded62,871 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW141 CEB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2011 62,871 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 52,768 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight deterioration of wiper rubbers

Pass 6 Jan 2009 51,607 miles

cracks in front numberplate

Fail 2 Jan 2009 51,595 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

cracks in front numberplate

offside front floorpan pushed up.

Pass 8 Jan 2008 50,712 miles

corrosion on front + rear brake disc's working surfaces (lack of use)

crack on front number plate.

Pass 15 Jan 2007 49,578 miles

brake discs corrosion on working surfaces ( lack of use)

Fail 15 Jan 2007 49,578 miles

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

brake discs corrosion on working surfaces ( lack of use)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 48,858 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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W141 CEB is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 W141 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 W141 CEB registered?

W141 CEB is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W141 CEB safe to buy?

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