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W192 VWO

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

134,826 mi
Last recorded134,826 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW192 VWO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 134,826 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 127,261 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 127,261 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 118,010 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre cracks

o/s/r tyre cracks

Pass 3 Jan 2011 110,242 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front & rear brake disc pitted

Pass 19 Nov 2009 95,421 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 91,272 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 85,561 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 81,562 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 76,288 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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W192 VWO is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W192 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 W192 VWO registered?

W192 VWO is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 July 2000.

Is W192 VWO safe to buy?

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