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W193 WFG

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,187 mi
Last recorded123,187 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW193 WFG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 123,187 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 115,468 miles

All brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2013 104,455 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 99,378 miles

n/s/f widscreen as slight damage but not damaged the surfaces

Pass 24 Feb 2011 95,329 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 95,329 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 87,950 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 83,874 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 83,874 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 81,751 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 77,863 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 77,863 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2006 71,710 miles

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

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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W193 WFG is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W193 WFG, 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 W193 WFG registered?

W193 WFG is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W193 WFG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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