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W189 UVV

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

69,273 mi
Last recorded69,273 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW189 UVV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 69,273 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 66,934 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 63,908 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 61,688 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 60,557 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 13 Apr 2018 60,552 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking STEERING RACK (2.3.3b)

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 59,907 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRES PERISHED OUTER SIDE WALL

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN OUTER EDGE

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED OUTER SIDE WALL

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 59,907 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

OFFSIDE AND NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRES PERISHED OUTER SIDE WALL

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN OUTER EDGE

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED OUTER SIDE WALL

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 58,635 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER TYRE PERISHED AND CRACKING

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE NAIL IN TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER PERISHED AND CRACKING

Fail 27 Apr 2016 58,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER TYRE PERISHED AND CRACKING

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE NAIL IN TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER PERISHED AND CRACKING

Pass 15 Apr 2015 56,439 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 54,862 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

advise nearside front lower ball joint dust cover split.

advise slight movement in both front lower arm bushes.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 53,274 miles

advise both front tyres wearing inner edges.

advise front brake pads inner wearing low and brake discs lipped.

advise hole in rear exhaust box tail section.

advise slight movement in both front lower arm bushes.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Fail 17 Apr 2013 53,274 miles

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

advise both front tyres wearing inner edges.

advise front brake pads inner wearing low and brake discs lipped.

advise hole in rear exhaust box tail section.

advise slight movement in both front lower arm bushes.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 52,163 miles

advise fuel filler cap seal perishing

advise off side front inner wing-bulkhead corroding

advise power steering rack,has some movement at mounting points

advise rear number plate deteriorating

advise some movement in steering column upper

Pass 5 Apr 2011 50,611 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 50,611 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 49,393 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 47,970 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 47,312 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 46,503 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 45,398 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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W189 UVV is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W189 UVV, 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 W189 UVV registered?

W189 UVV is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is W189 UVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W189 UVV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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