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W417 DPU

2000 Saab 9-3 S

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,263 mi
Last recorded79,263 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW417 DPU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 79,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

rear exhaust corroded and rear clamp missing. front exhaust flexi weak

Fail 26 Mar 2026 79,253 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

rear exhaust corroded and rear clamp missing. front exhaust flexi weak

Pass 25 Mar 2025 77,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak/s from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 75,996 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 75,215 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 73,942 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 72,932 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 72,247 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 69,947 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 67,359 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 67,359 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 64,928 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 62,217 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 58,890 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 56,715 miles

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 15 May 2013 53,826 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 51,273 miles

chip in windscreen

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2011 47,155 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 42,741 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 38,868 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2008 33,576 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres slightly distorted

slight oil leak

washer slightly blocked

Pass 10 May 2007 29,341 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 24,223 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 19,480 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S?

Based on 1,366 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
7,378
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
position lamp(s) not working 60
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 44
Direction indicator incorrect colour 39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
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W417 DPU is a 2000 Saab 9-3 S in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W417 DPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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W417 DPU is a 2000 Saab 9-3 S, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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