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W119 VGO

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,187 mi
Last recorded123,187 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW119 VGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2020 123,187 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 122,332 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 114,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 110,613 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jun 2016 110,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50R16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 107,370 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 107,326 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 102,188 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 102,188 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 95,196 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2013 95,196 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2012 90,279 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 86,991 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 86,991 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 82,850 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 76,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 76,782 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 65,234 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 65,234 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 59,816 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2006 52,082 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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W119 VGO is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W119 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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W119 VGO is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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