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W107 VGO

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,786 mi
Last recorded140,786 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW107 VGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 140,786 miles

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

n/s/f foght light broken

Fail 20 Apr 2015 140,786 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f foght light broken

Pass 15 Apr 2014 119,749 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2014 119,749 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 104,675 miles

rear box outer caseing heavily corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2013 104,535 miles

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

rear box outer caseing heavily corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2012 97,881 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 89,893 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 89,891 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 80,698 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 80,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 77,969 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 73,573 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 71,025 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 65,531 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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W107 VGO is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 93,562 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W107 VGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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W107 VGO is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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