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W134 VGO

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,689 mi
Last recorded144,689 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW134 VGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 144,689 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 144,689 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 142,580 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 142,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2012 135,568 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 129,779 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 123,324 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 116,655 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 114,228 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2007 100,364 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 85,476 miles

front brake pads 60% worn

near side rear wheel rim gamaged on inner side

rear brake pads worn low

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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W134 VGO is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W134 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 W134 VGO registered?

W134 VGO is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 March 2000.

Is W134 VGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W134 VGO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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