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W143 XGH

2000 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

151,577 mi
Last recorded151,577 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW143 XGH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 151,577 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all exhaust clamps are deteriated

Pass 22 Jul 2021 145,928 miles

Corrosion in floors

Nearside Rear Corrosion in inner wheel arch

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 141,088 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 141,088 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 137,000 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 137,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Rear clamp (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2018 132,161 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 127,990 miles

Trims over sills not allowing a full inspection

Fail 7 Aug 2017 127,990 miles

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

Trims over sills not allowing a full inspection

Pass 5 Aug 2016 123,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flexi (7.1.2)

trim over sills not allowing a full inspection

Fail 3 Aug 2016 123,029 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flexi (7.1.2)

trim over sills not allowing a full inspection

Pass 25 Jul 2015 120,638 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 114,883 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 30 Jul 2014 114,883 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 2 Aug 2013 110,155 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 105,429 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 99,765 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 90,948 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 90,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 82,176 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 75,123 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 72,322 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 72,322 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 2 May 2006 66,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 66,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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W143 XGH is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 W143 XGH, 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 W143 XGH registered?

W143 XGH is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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