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W251 RPD

2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,389 mi
Last recorded91,389 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo90,819 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW251 RPD
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 91,389 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2008 85,881 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 84,224 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 84,073 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

boot floor not checked for corrosion due to presenters luggage.

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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W251 RPD is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo in Blue 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 W251 RPD, 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 W251 RPD registered?

W251 RPD is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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