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W141 VRD

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

212,257 mi
Last recorded212,257 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW141 VRD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 212,257 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2012 212,071 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2011 189,086 miles

front brake discs and pads worn low

Fail 29 Jun 2011 189,086 miles

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

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

front brake discs and pads worn low

Pass 29 Jun 2010 170,161 miles

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

front number plate starting to delaminate

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2009 147,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 135,230 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 135,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2007 123,044 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 98,579 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 98,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 VRD is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VRD, 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 VRD registered?

W141 VRD is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 December 2000.

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