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W232 ULO

2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,812 mi
Last recorded67,812 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2008
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto84,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW232 ULO
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo Auto
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2008 67,812 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 67,812 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 56,092 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 56,079 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 45,643 miles

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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W232 ULO is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto in Black 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 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 W232 ULO, 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 W232 ULO registered?

W232 ULO is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W232 ULO safe to buy?

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