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W128 YGH

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,008 mi
Last recorded124,008 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW128 YGH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 124,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 117,585 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 117,580 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 112,247 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 112,245 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 104,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 97,882 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 91,075 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

nearside front tyre worn heavily inner edge

offside front tyre worn heavily inner edge

Fail 23 Mar 2015 91,075 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

nearside front tyre worn heavily inner edge

offside front tyre worn heavily inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2013 78,334 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 78,334 miles

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 67,611 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 60,343 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 55,988 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 55,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear disc rust

Pass 13 Aug 2009 50,482 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 50,481 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 49,561 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 47,059 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 44,715 miles

front and rear discs worn + front brake pads look low

rear shock absorbers slight oil leaks needs changing soon

Fail 22 Feb 2007 44,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear discs worn + front brake pads look low

rear shock absorbers slight oil leaks needs changing soon

Pass 31 Jul 2006 43,960 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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W128 YGH is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W128 YGH, 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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W128 YGH is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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