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W438 RNC

2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,518 mi
Last recorded109,518 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto84,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW438 RNC
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo Auto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 109,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre sidewall scrubbed

Pass 20 Jun 2008 105,539 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 May 2007 96,349 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 86,600 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 86,600 miles

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)

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

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

rear wiper blade not clearing screen

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto?

Based on 1,180 MOT tests across 237 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
6,558
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
position lamp(s) not working 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 23
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W438 RNC is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 84,848 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W438 RNC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was W438 RNC registered?

W438 RNC is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto, first registered on 22 May 2000.

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