MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,198 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10mm chip in nearside of front screen
10mm stone chip in zone 'A' of front screen
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
10mm chip in nearside of front screen
10mm stone chip in zone 'A' of front screen
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front numberplate cracked
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front numberplate cracked
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front and rear number plates in poor condition
slight imbalance in rear brakes
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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W165 VGK is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 W165 VGK, 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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How do I check the history of W165 VGK?
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What year was W165 VGK registered?
W165 VGK is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2000.
Is W165 VGK safe to buy?
The MOT history for W165 VGK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does W165 VGK have outstanding finance?
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