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W231 UVJ

2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,852 mi
Last recorded100,852 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2006
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo90,819 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW231 UVJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2006 100,852 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 100,852 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo?

Based on 2,405 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
7,807
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Registration plate lamp not working 38
brake disc excessively pitted 37
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W231 UVJ is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 90,819 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 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W231 UVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W231 UVJ registered?

W231 UVJ is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W231 UVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W231 UVJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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