MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,263 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
chip in n/s/f headlamp glass
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
driver's interior door handle broken but useable
n/s headlamp stonechipped
o/s/r seat belt buckle casing cracked
pas pump slightly noisy in operation - as rack components appear to have fluid seepage recommend further investigation
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
driver's interior door handle broken but useable
n/s headlamp stonechipped
o/s/r seat belt buckle casing cracked
pas pump slightly noisy in operation - as rack components appear to have fluid seepage recommend further investigation
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Turbo?
Based on 1,094 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W194 VGO is a 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 101,546 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Saab 9-3 S Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W194 VGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-3 S Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-3 S Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was W194 VGO registered?
W194 VGO is a 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo, first registered on 9 March 2000.
Is W194 VGO safe to buy?
The MOT history for W194 VGO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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