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W144 CEB

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,579 mi
Last recorded99,579 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW144 CEB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 99,579 miles

Front both shock absorbers corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2026 99,579 miles

Front both shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2024 99,556 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer outer casing is deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2023 99,554 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has sallow cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear silencer outer casing is corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2022 99,545 miles

Nearside Rear shallow cut in sidewall

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021 99,494 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 99,196 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 98,445 miles

near side rear tyre has cut in side wall not deep enough to reach cords

rear exhaust box outer casing rusted through but not blowing

Fail 13 Nov 2019 98,445 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

near side rear tyre has cut in side wall not deep enough to reach cords

rear exhaust box outer casing rusted through but not blowing

Pass 20 Nov 2018 97,056 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 97,056 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 95,533 miles

Central exhaust mount is broken but still adequately supported

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

both front tyres are perished

Pass 25 Nov 2016 92,925 miles

off side front tyre side wall perished

Fail 25 Nov 2016 92,925 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

off side front tyre side wall perished

Pass 10 Nov 2015 90,725 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 88,606 miles

some corrosion forming underside and suspension components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 87,192 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 84,799 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 82,548 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 80,190 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 77,909 miles

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear discs rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2008 66,408 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 56,771 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 56,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 45,565 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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W144 CEB is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W144 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 W144 CEB registered?

W144 CEB is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 August 2000.

Is W144 CEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W144 CEB shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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