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W136 YGH

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

115,259 mi
Last recorded115,259 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW136 YGH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 115,259 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

drivers door handle fragile

Pass 17 Nov 2020 112,108 miles

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

handbrake cables deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2019 109,922 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

parking brake cable plastic guides worn

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 21 May 2018 109,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2017 108,391 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 108,375 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 106,083 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 106,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 104,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 104,559 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2014 102,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 May 2014 102,840 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 99,433 miles

nearside rear tyre tread distorted

rear exhaust bracket insecure

timeing chain very noisey

Fail 1 Aug 2013 99,433 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre tread distorted

rear exhaust bracket insecure

timeing chain very noisey

Pass 6 Aug 2012 95,670 miles

offside front tyre worn on centre tread

Pass 26 Jul 2011 90,841 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 85,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 82,175 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 77,887 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 77,820 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 70,470 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 70,470 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

emgine oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2006 61,568 miles

hand brake could do with a bit of adjustment.

Pass 9 Jul 2005 53,896 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 YGH is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 W136 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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What year was W136 YGH registered?

W136 YGH is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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