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W126 DGF

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,235 mi
Last recorded86,235 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW126 DGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 86,235 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various location (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 May 2018 86,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Corrosion at various places

Front Oil leak ()

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 84,685 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 81,768 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhuast back box and clamp corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2012 76,586 miles

Oil leak

eml light on

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Mar 2012 76,586 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

eml light on

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2011 74,252 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 13 Mar 2010 70,793 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 65,197 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 55,484 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 55,478 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 52,489 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 43,414 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 43,412 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 43,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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W126 DGF is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W126 DGF, 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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W126 DGF is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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