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W143 UVV

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,631 mi
Last recorded141,631 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 141,631 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 136,105 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 136,105 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 131,487 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section and rear section corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 125,975 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 125,975 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 122,725 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 122,722 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 117,827 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 109,023 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 109,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 98,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 98,530 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 86,790 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 77,407 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 68,641 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 59,173 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 51,071 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 UVV is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UVV, 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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W143 UVV is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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