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W283 HNV

2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,702 mi
Last recorded94,702 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo101,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW283 HNV
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Turbo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2010 94,702 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

both front brake discs slightly pitted

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

nearside rear brake lightly binding

Pass 21 Aug 2008 89,368 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 89,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 69,509 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 56,269 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Turbo?

Based on 1,094 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
7,581
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
position lamp(s) not working 53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 29
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W283 HNV is a 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W283 HNV, 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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W283 HNV is a 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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