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W189 VWO

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,807 mi
Last recorded144,807 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW189 VWO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 144,807 miles

rear tyres perrished and worn on edges

Fail 6 Jul 2015 144,807 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

rear tyres perrished and worn on edges

Pass 16 Jul 2014 134,753 miles

front tyres worn on edges

slight coolant leak from engine

slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2013 124,160 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 114,198 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 102,605 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 102,605 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 90,418 miles

rear number plate marked

Pass 13 Jul 2009 78,533 miles

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

rear brakes aplication on limits

Pass 17 Jul 2008 67,983 miles

NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT UNIT HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

REAR SHOCKS DAMP

WATER DAMAGE TO REAR NUMBER PLATE

Pass 13 Jul 2007 56,837 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW BUT ON LIMIT

Fail 13 Jul 2006 47,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front wiper blades split

n/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2006 47,031 miles

both front wiper blades split

n/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2005 37,534 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 37,534 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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W189 VWO is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W189 VWO, 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 W189 VWO registered?

W189 VWO is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 July 2000.

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The MOT history for W189 VWO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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