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W141 MWF

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,495 mi
Last recorded117,495 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW141 MWF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 117,495 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 17 May 2012 117,421 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 May 2011 107,228 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 107,226 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 99,451 miles

offside hand brake effort

Pass 15 May 2009 95,448 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 90,520 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 85,097 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 85,097 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 79,357 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 MWF is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W141 MWF, 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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W141 MWF is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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