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W526 RMW

2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

145,701 mi
Last recorded145,701 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo90,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW526 RMW
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 145,701 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

hand brake has long travle

Fail 2 Jun 2009 145,701 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

hand brake has long travle

Pass 5 Jun 2008 136,543 miles

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

little reserve travel at park brake lever

Fail 5 Jun 2008 136,536 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

little reserve travel at park brake lever

Pass 14 Jun 2007 129,003 miles

as per 743376257147

Fail 5 Jun 2007 129,003 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre walls badly scuffed †offside front strut body corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2006 126,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2005 116,582 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 116,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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W526 RMW is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W526 RMW, 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 W526 RMW registered?

W526 RMW is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo, first registered on 6 June 2000.

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