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W191 XEX

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

78,056 mi
Last recorded78,056 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW191 XEX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 78,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small pin hole in cover. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 78,056 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing significantly weakened badly frayed. (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small pin hole in cover. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 74,453 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 70,117 miles

INFO ON DASH SAYING ,BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING ,BUT ALL BRAKE LIGHT,S WORKING.

Fail 13 Aug 2020 70,117 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

INFO ON DASH SAYING ,BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING ,BUT ALL BRAKE LIGHT,S WORKING.

Pass 13 Aug 2019 66,267 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 62,046 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN AROUND OUTER EDGE.OF DISC( LIPPED) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN AROUND OUTER EDGE OF DISC(LIPPED). (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 58,931 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 57,044 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 55,921 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 54,080 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 52,331 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 49,970 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 46,697 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 43,270 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 40,292 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 38,007 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 34,336 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 31,056 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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W191 XEX is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 W191 XEX, 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 W191 XEX registered?

W191 XEX is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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