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W179 XCE

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

124,176 mi
Last recorded124,176 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 124,176 miles

front tyre inner edges worn

Pass 30 May 2014 94,802 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 94,802 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 74,752 miles

both rear tyres perished and need replacement

nsr brake pads low

osr brake disc corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2012 68,556 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 61,864 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 59,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear silencer clamp starting to corrode

Pass 27 Apr 2009 56,974 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 55,628 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 51,330 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 49,718 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 XCE is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W179 XCE, 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 XCE registered?

W179 XCE is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 June 2000.

Is W179 XCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W179 XCE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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