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W158 VGO

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

58,269 mi
Last recorded58,269 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW158 VGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 58,269 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 55,405 miles

Nearside Front Badly worn on edged

Fail 23 Jun 2017 55,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Badly worn on edged

Pass 14 Jun 2016 51,432 miles

Centre stop lamp is not fully iluminating

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked & split but not deep enough to reach cords or ply

Fail 19 May 2015 48,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2015 48,243 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 47,808 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 46,921 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 46,921 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 46,367 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 46,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 45,887 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 44,663 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 5 Sep 2009 43,440 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 41,793 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 41,793 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 40,079 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 36,000 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 36,000 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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W158 VGO is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W158 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 W158 VGO registered?

W158 VGO is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W158 VGO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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