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W117 VGO

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

155,519 mi
Last recorded155,519 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW117 VGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 155,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

management light on

Fail 11 Mar 2016 155,519 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

management light on

Pass 16 Jan 2015 152,194 miles

Engine warning light on

Exhaust back box rusty

Exhaust center flexi joint in poor condition

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front washer jet working at 50%

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2015 152,194 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine warning light on

Exhaust back box rusty

Exhaust center flexi joint in poor condition

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front washer jet working at 50%

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2014 149,219 miles

eml on

rear exhaust (backbox) clamp corroded change soon

Pass 11 Mar 2013 145,780 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 145,709 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2012 138,572 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 133,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 127,251 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 120,047 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 111,098 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 4 Feb 2008 111,098 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 5 Feb 2007 97,796 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2007 97,796 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 86,398 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 86,361 miles

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

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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W117 VGO is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W117 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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W117 VGO is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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