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W299 XGG

2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,167 mi
Last recorded99,167 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo101,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW299 XGG
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Turbo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2009 99,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 99,167 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 79,311 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

hand brake travel slightly high

Fail 15 Sep 2007 79,255 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

hand brake travel slighty high

Pass 9 Sep 2006 62,990 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Turbo?

Based on 1,094 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
7,581
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
position lamp(s) not working 53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 29
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W299 XGG is a 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo in Red 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 W299 XGG, 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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W299 XGG is a 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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