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W193 XGJ

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

182,910 mi
Last recorded182,910 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW193 XGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 May 2023 182,910 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 176,593 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH (4.2.3 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 May 2022 176,592 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH (4.2.3 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 May 2021 170,709 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 170,708 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 166,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 163,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CASE CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 163,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CASE CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 157,749 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 157,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 154,143 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 May 2016 152,306 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 150,437 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 147,966 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 145,463 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear part of exhaust very corroded

top of steering column has slight play

Fail 24 Apr 2012 142,520 miles

O/s inner drive shaft gaitor has slight leak of grease

Front flexi bake hose has slight leak of gases

N/s/r flexi brake hose ferrels getting corroded

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Top of steering column has slight play

Pass 24 Apr 2012 142,520 miles

Front flexi bake hose has slight leak of gases

N/s/r flexi brake hose ferrels getting corroded

O/s inner drive shaft gaitor has slight leak of grease

Top of steering column has slight play

Pass 1 Jun 2011 127,266 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 110,879 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 16 Feb 2009 97,092 miles

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

sidewall perished n/s rear tyre.

Pass 25 Jul 2007 92,307 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 87,841 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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W193 XGJ is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 93,562 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XGJ, 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 XGJ registered?

W193 XGJ is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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