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W179 VGK

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,088 mi
Last recorded152,088 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 VGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 152,088 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 144,702 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2013 144,702 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2012 137,127 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 127,307 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 116,710 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 116,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre tread wearing low

Pass 8 Aug 2009 105,341 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 105,341 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 94,485 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 94,485 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 83,523 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 83,520 miles

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

Off side rear tyre slighty mishappen.

Fail 4 Sep 2006 73,871 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 73,871 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 62,990 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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W179 VGK is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W179 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W179 VGK registered?

W179 VGK is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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