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A2 VCR

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

28,917 mi
Last recorded28,917 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 VCR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 28,917 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 28,771 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 28,748 miles

Offside Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 28,748 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 28,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner cv boot partially leaking but still preventing ingress of dirt etc

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 28,643 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 28,579 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 28,459 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 28,280 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 27,441 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 27,209 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 27,024 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 26,486 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 26,486 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 26,192 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 24,942 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 24,942 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 22,521 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 19,916 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 19,916 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 18,258 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 16,461 miles

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

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

front brake pads appear worn low

Pass 17 Sep 2007 13,974 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 11,808 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 10,202 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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A2 VCR is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 93,562 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 A2 VCR, 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 A2 VCR registered?

A2 VCR is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 August 2000.

Is A2 VCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 VCR shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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