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A2 WVB

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,851 mi
Last recorded131,851 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 131,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear exaust sections slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Dec 2012 131,842 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear exaust sections slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2010 111,859 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 11,859 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 95,474 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 95,291 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2007 70,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 53,432 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 51,531 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 WVB is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A2 WVB, 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 WVB registered?

A2 WVB is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is A2 WVB safe to buy?

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