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W598 ULP

2000 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,326 mi
Last recorded126,326 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2008
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Tid112,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW598 ULP
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2008 126,326 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 126,270 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 114,184 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 102,349 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
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W598 ULP is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 112,772 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 Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W598 ULP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was W598 ULP registered?

W598 ULP is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is W598 ULP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W598 ULP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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