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W343 VGO

2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,996 mi
Last recorded95,996 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto84,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW343 VGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo Auto
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 95,996 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 86,857 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 75,891 miles

Front brake discs corroded.Both lower track control arms main centre bushes have slight play.

Fail 11 Apr 2011 75,891 miles

Front brake discs corroded.Both lower track control arms main centre bushes have slight play.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 75,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 75,095 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 19 Jun 2009 73,618 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 73,222 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 71,536 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 71,530 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 68,240 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 68,240 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 64,496 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto?

Based on 1,180 MOT tests across 237 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
6,558
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
position lamp(s) not working 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 23
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W343 VGO is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 84,848 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 SE Turbo Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W343 VGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W343 VGO is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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