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W301 YGS

2000 Saab 9-3 Aero

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,868 mi
Last recorded105,868 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2007
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-3 Aero97,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW301 YGS
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2007 105,868 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 96,546 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 96,546 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero?

Based on 678 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
5,966
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
position lamp(s) not working 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 10
coil spring broken 8
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W301 YGS is a 2000 Saab 9-3 Aero in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 Aero models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 97,340 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 Aero fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W301 YGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was W301 YGS registered?

W301 YGS is a 2000 Saab 9-3 Aero, first registered on 24 June 2000.

Is W301 YGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W301 YGS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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