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W158 XGH

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,753 mi
Last recorded143,753 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW158 XGH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 143,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe to backbox joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 139,433 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 129,842 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2015 129,783 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 126,908 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)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 126,907 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 28 Mar 2013 120,671 miles

advise both rear tyres perishing

advise brakes,steering,suspension and exhaust components all corroding

advise front screen damaged

advise fuel system metal hose clips corroding

advise off side rear light unit full of water

advise power steering rack has some movement at mounting points

Fail 28 Mar 2013 120,670 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise both rear tyres perishing

advise brakes,steering,suspension and exhaust components all corroding

advise front screen damaged

advise fuel system metal hose clips corroding

advise handbrake travel high

advise off side rear light unit full of water

advise power steering rack has some movement at mounting points

Pass 17 Jan 2012 115,924 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 110,107 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 106,112 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 101,417 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2007 51,595 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 51,595 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 90,054 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 XGH is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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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W158 XGH is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 June 2000.

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