MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,628 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Turbo?
Based on 1,094 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.
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W249 SMO is a 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 101,546 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 S Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W249 SMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-3 S Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-3 S Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was W249 SMO registered?
W249 SMO is a 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo, first registered on 10 March 2000.
Is W249 SMO safe to buy?
The MOT history for W249 SMO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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