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W632 GUM

2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,837 mi
Last recorded121,837 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2008
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo101,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW632 GUM
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Turbo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2008 121,837 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 121,642 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

2 Front Tyres Low

Both Front Shocker Casings Corroded

Exhaust Back Section Heavily Rusted

Front and Rear Disc's Rusty

Large Oil leak

Rust on Front and Rear Suspension

Fail 12 Aug 2006 101,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 101,522 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 81,552 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Turbo?

Based on 1,094 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
7,581
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
position lamp(s) not working 53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 29
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W632 GUM is a 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 101,546 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 S Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W632 GUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was W632 GUM registered?

W632 GUM is a 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo, first registered on 16 August 2000.

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