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W157 ORL

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,202 mi
Last recorded146,202 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 ORL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 146,202 miles

N/s headlamp glass holed.

N/s/r shock absorber starting to loose fluid.

O/s/r brake hose ferrule corroded.

Petrol cap broken, advise attention.

Windscreen marked in swept area outside of A zone and drivers view of the road.

Fail 9 Sep 2011 146,199 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fair amount of white light to n/s/f indicator.

N/s headlamp glass holed.

N/s/r shock absorber starting to loose fluid.

O/s/r brake hose ferrule corroded.

Petrol cap broken, advise attention.

Windscreen marked in swept area outside of A zone and drivers view of the road.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 118,448 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 87,621 miles

advise tail box

Pass 28 Aug 2008 65,448 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 65,448 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2007

rear brake pads worn low and discs in poor condition. rear exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2005 43,203 miles

N/S/F Tyre tread low †N/S/R Tyre sidewall starting to perish

O/S Inner CV boot clip in poor condition †Gearbox oil leak

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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W157 ORL is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W157 ORL, 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 W157 ORL registered?

W157 ORL is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W157 ORL safe to buy?

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