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W162 YGH

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,182 mi
Last recorded40,182 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW162 YGH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 40,182 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel cap damaged

Pass 29 May 2018 39,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2017 39,456 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 11 May 2016 38,458 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 37,045 miles

centre exhaust hanger corroded and loose

front brake pads worn

front tyres worn to 2mm and badly on edges

Pass 22 May 2014 36,095 miles

front tyres worn edges

Pass 23 May 2013 34,360 miles

centre brake light not fitted

front tyres starting to wear edges

oil leaking from engine

Pass 23 May 2012 32,946 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 32,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2011 31,278 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 31,278 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2010 29,239 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 29,058 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 27,390 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 25,604 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 24,181 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 24,167 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre worn low on both outer edges

Pass 3 May 2006 22,697 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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W162 YGH is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W162 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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W162 YGH is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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