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W167 CTW

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,046 mi
Last recorded146,046 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW167 CTW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 146,046 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s & n/s rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake travel excessive

inter & rear exhaust corroded

o/s & n/s front suspension struts corroded

o/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/r seat belt stalk casing damaged

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear no plate deteriorated

slight oil leak from power steering rack

Fail 1 Mar 2017 146,046 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s & n/s rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

handbrake travel excessive

inter & rear exhaust corroded

o/s & n/s front suspension struts corroded

o/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/r seat belt stalk casing damaged

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear no plate deteriorated

slight oil leak from power steering rack

Pass 24 Feb 2016 142,660 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s & n/s front suspension struts corroded

o/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/r seatbelt stalk damaged

Fail 17 Feb 2016 142,660 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s & n/s front suspension struts corroded

o/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/r seatbelt stalk damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2015 139,857 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s & n/s front suspension struts corroded

o/s & n/s rear tyres close to legal limit & tyre tread uneven

o/s rear brake disc corroded

o/s/f tyre wall damaged ok for test

o/s/r seatbelt stalk damaged

Fail 20 Feb 2015 139,855 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s & n/s front suspension struts corroded

o/s & n/s rear tyres close to legal limit & tyre tread uneven

o/s rear brake disc corroded

o/s/f tyre wall damaged ok for test

o/s/r seatbelt stalk damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2014 136,004 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/f & n/s/f spring seats corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2013 130,901 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2013 130,901 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2012 127,072 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine breather pipe insecure

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 25 Jan 2012 127,072 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine breather pipe insecure

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 25 Jan 2011 122,154 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front no plate deteriorated

rear indicator bulbs discoloured

Pass 24 Feb 2010 113,844 miles

Front number plate showing signs of deterioation.

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Wipers smeary.

Fail 23 Feb 2010 113,844 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front number plate showing signs of deterioation.

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Wipers smeary.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 101,203 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 101,203 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 87,127 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear number plate faded

Fail 15 Feb 2007 74,848 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 74,848 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 65,547 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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W167 CTW is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W167 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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W167 CTW is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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