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W127 VFP

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

76,192 mi
Last recorded76,192 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW127 VFP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 76,192 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 73,892 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 70,330 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 61,856 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

middle and rear exhaust boxes corroding

Pass 2 Sep 2021 60,892 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r & o/s/r cracking 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 60,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with yellow chalk. excessive play noticed whilst on shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r & o/s/r cracking 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Sep 2020 58,966 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 58,907 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 58,907 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 58,831 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 58,167 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 55,622 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 52,819 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 50,113 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 50,113 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 47,663 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 44,631 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 41,452 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 38,740 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 36,093 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 30,830 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 25,585 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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W127 VFP is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W127 VFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W127 VFP registered?

W127 VFP is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W127 VFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W127 VFP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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