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W239 SMO

2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,921 mi
Last recorded148,921 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2008
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo90,819 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW239 SMO
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2008 148,921 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2008 148,921 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 144,184 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 136,288 miles

front pads low

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo?

Based on 2,405 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
7,807
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Registration plate lamp not working 38
brake disc excessively pitted 37
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W239 SMO is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 90,819 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W239 SMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was W239 SMO registered?

W239 SMO is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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