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W122 VGO

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

155,337 mi
Last recorded155,337 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW122 VGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2026 155,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 153,011 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 151,490 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 149,590 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 147,363 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 143,558 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 140,390 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 137,142 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 132,576 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 128,813 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 121,287 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 117,958 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 115,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 112,716 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 110,754 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 108,224 miles

n/s rear disc corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2010 104,802 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 100,205 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 90,473 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 86,754 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 73,539 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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W122 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 100%.

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 W122 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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What year was W122 VGO registered?

W122 VGO is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W122 VGO safe to buy?

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