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W621 OAO

2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,769 mi
Last recorded142,769 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2009
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto84,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW621 OAO
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo Auto
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2009 142,769 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 142,769 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 140,177 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 140,177 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 137,339 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 137,338 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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W621 OAO is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 Turbo Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W621 OAO, 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 W621 OAO registered?

W621 OAO is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W621 OAO safe to buy?

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