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W189 WGF

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

257,403 mi
Last recorded257,403 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW189 WGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 257,403 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cut.

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 257,401 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cut.

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 254,959 miles

Front tyres are deteriorated

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 250,428 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 245,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 239,989 miles

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

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

bonnet safety catch has no spring

engine management light is on

nearside rear brake has a slight bind

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 212,200 miles

bonnet safety catch spring is disconnected

offside track rod inner bush is slightly worn

Pass 1 Jul 2011 174,801 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 173,985 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 136,033 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 98,011 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 76,206 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 May 2008 76,206 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 72,233 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 68,370 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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W189 WGF is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WGF, 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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W189 WGF is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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