MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,807 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear tyres perrished and worn on edges
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
front tyres worn on edges
slight coolant leak from engine
slight engine oil leak
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear number plate marked
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brakes aplication on limits
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
NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW BUT ON LIMIT
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
both front wiper blades split
n/s/r lamp damaged
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is W189 VWO safe to buy?
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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