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W662 ABV

2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,216 mi
Last recorded79,216 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2008
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo101,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW662 ABV
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Turbo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2008 79,216 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2008 78,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2007 65,027 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 65,027 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 53,178 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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W662 ABV 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 W662 ABV, 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 W662 ABV registered?

W662 ABV is a 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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