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W108 VOD

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,951 mi
Last recorded106,951 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW108 VOD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 106,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 105,988 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 105,988 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 104,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers on sills

Pass 16 Aug 2018 103,126 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 101,156 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

covers on sills

Pass 8 Oct 2015 98,458 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 98,458 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 95,366 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 89,164 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 84,694 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 79,817 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 79,810 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 76,573 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 70,412 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 62,802 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 57,283 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

nearside rear and both front wheels have slight buckles

Fail 26 May 2007 57,279 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

n\s\r + both front wheels have slight buckels

o\s\r shock absorber slight misting of oil

Pass 28 Jun 2006 52,554 miles

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

Nearside tyre and wheel slightly damaged

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

oil leak

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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W108 VOD is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W108 VOD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W108 VOD registered?

W108 VOD is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 June 2000.

Is W108 VOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W108 VOD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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