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W143 CEB

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,412 mi
Last recorded138,412 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW143 CEB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 138,412 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 137,643 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 137,643 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 136,304 miles

Nearside Rear gouge in sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 133,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2014 133,046 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF Tyre side wall has damage to side wall not to cords

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 128,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Nov 2013 128,882 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Apr 2013 125,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 124,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2011 119,525 miles

damage on walls of both rear tyres

Pass 4 Nov 2010 114,231 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 104,532 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 104,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 96,517 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 90,288 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 90,288 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 79,462 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 79,462 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 70,432 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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W143 CEB is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 W143 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 W143 CEB registered?

W143 CEB is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 August 2000.

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