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W165 CTW

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,710 mi
Last recorded103,710 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 CTW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 103,710 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 101,030 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x1 centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

eml on

Pass 13 Jun 2024 97,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

eml lamp on

Fail 7 Jun 2024 97,611 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

eml lamp on

Pass 15 Jun 2023 93,056 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 93,011 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody corrosion floor and gerneral,

Pass 13 Apr 2022 87,650 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 82,936 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 79,957 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 78,976 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 77,134 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 74,835 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 71,838 miles

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

offside hand brake cable outer casing heavily corroded but not effecting its operation or security

Pass 1 Aug 2014 69,901 miles

both rear tyres 2007 dot codes

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 67,611 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 65,442 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 63,470 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 61,124 miles

Nearside front tyre tread is worn on outer edge.

Fail 20 Jul 2010 60,984 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre tread is worn on outer edge.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 58,568 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 55,599 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 50,654 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

front number plate slightly damaged.

Fail 18 Jul 2007 50,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

front number plate slightly damaged.

Pass 17 Jul 2006 44,132 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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W165 CTW is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W165 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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What year was W165 CTW registered?

W165 CTW is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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