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W183 XCE

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,767 mi
Last recorded149,767 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW183 XCE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 149,767 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 149,526 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 149,523 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 149,375 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 148,968 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 147,801 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 145,361 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 143,630 miles

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

vehicle flooring heavily corroded in various place's, none structural or within prescribed areas

Pass 11 Jan 2016 141,045 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 141,045 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 138,853 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 134,544 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 128,566 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 123,392 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2011 118,273 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 110,049 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 110,049 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2009 101,238 miles

passenger front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 14 Feb 2008 92,163 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 86,658 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 75,884 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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W183 XCE is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 W183 XCE, 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 W183 XCE registered?

W183 XCE is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 March 2000.

Is W183 XCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W183 XCE shows 21 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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