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W158 CTW

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,194 mi
Last recorded88,194 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW158 CTW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 88,194 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 84,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2009 82,825 miles

front both and rear both coil springs corroded

slight oil leak from sump

Pass 14 Aug 2008 81,580 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 75,571 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 75,568 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2006 74,308 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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W158 CTW is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W158 CTW, 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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How do I check the history of W158 CTW?

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What year was W158 CTW registered?

W158 CTW is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 June 2000.

Is W158 CTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W158 CTW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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