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W157 XGH

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,038 mi
Last recorded121,038 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 XGH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 121,038 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 121,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 117,482 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 117,482 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 110,547 miles

All shock absorbers corroded

All tyres worn unevenly and nearside front perished

Heavy exhaust corrossion

Offside driveshaft seal leaking

Rear brake discs corroded slightly

Rear number plate deteriorating

Very heavy dampness on power steering rack

Fail 13 Aug 2008 110,547 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

All shock absorbers corroded

All tyres worn unevenly and nearside front perished

Heavy exhaust corrossion

Offside driveshaft seal leaking

Rear brake discs corroded slightly

Rear number plate deteriorating

Very heavy dampness on power steering rack

Pass 16 Aug 2007 107,237 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 97,502 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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W157 XGH is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W157 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 W157 XGH registered?

W157 XGH is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 June 2000.

Is W157 XGH safe to buy?

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