MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,235 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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)
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
Oil leak
eml light on
exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
eml light on
exhaust deteriorated
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake discs worn
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)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was W126 DGF registered?
W126 DGF is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 May 2000.
Is W126 DGF safe to buy?
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