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W623 GUM

2000 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

209,751 mi
Last recorded209,751 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Tid112,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW623 GUM
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 209,751 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 209,867 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 209,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 209,693 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 208,699 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 208,696 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 204,406 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 204,406 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 186,291 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 158,699 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 125,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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W623 GUM is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W623 GUM, 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 W623 GUM registered?

W623 GUM is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 24 July 2000.

Is W623 GUM safe to buy?

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