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W112 XVS

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

141,339 mi
Last recorded141,339 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW112 XVS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2014 141,339 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 129,481 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 120,512 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 109,832 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 102,282 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 86,774 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 80,300 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 73,681 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

crack in sealer on off side front bulk head †

Fail 27 Mar 2006 65,138 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 65,138 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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W112 XVS is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W112 XVS, 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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What year was W112 XVS registered?

W112 XVS is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 April 2000.

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