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W136 VGO

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

48,374 mi
Last recorded48,374 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW136 VGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 48,374 miles

nearside front shock has a leak

rear exhaust has a slight leak

Pass 24 Mar 2021 45,859 miles

oil leak present

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2020 43,496 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 40,766 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 39,603 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 38,941 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 37,982 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 37,980 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 36,521 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 36,521 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 34,778 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 32,708 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 30,841 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 28,273 miles

Rear exhaust silencer out of alignment

Pass 19 Mar 2010 26,415 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 24,358 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 22,170 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 19,243 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 16,810 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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W136 VGO is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 W136 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 W136 VGO registered?

W136 VGO is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 April 2000.

Is W136 VGO safe to buy?

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