MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,197 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
handbrake lever nearly at end of useful travel
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
handbrake lever nearly at end of useful travel
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
engine manigment light on dash
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W159 XGH 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 63.6%.
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 W159 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 W159 XGH registered?
W159 XGH is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 June 2000.
Is W159 XGH safe to buy?
The MOT history for W159 XGH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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