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W158 YGH

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,403 mi
Last recorded60,403 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW158 YGH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 60,403 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 60,403 miles

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

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 55,678 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 55,678 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 51,249 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 47,195 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 42,110 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 42,110 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/ o/s front track control arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting excessive play or movement

Pass 29 Jan 2008 38,343 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 31,477 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 25,700 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 YGH is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 93,562 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 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 W158 YGH registered?

W158 YGH is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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