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DCZ 4838

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

146,545 mi
Last recorded146,545 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2009
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 4838
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2009 146,545 miles

Both front brake performance slight uneven and unevenly

Both front shock absorbers slightly corroded

Both rear brake performance slight uneven and unevenly

Covers impede parts of the inspection

O/S/F fog lamp is missing

O/S/F tyre slight worn on outer edge

Slight stone chip to the windscreen

Fail 30 Nov 2009 146,545 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Both front brake performance slight uneven and unevenly

Both front shock absorbers slightly corroded

Both rear brake performance slight uneven and unevenly

Covers impede parts of the inspection

N/S/R tyre slight worn on outer edge

O/S/F fog lamp is missing

Slight stone chip to the windscreen

Pass 4 Nov 2008 126,300 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 126,287 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r inner side position lamp not working

o/s parking brake effort very low

Pass 2 Nov 2007 119,191 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 119,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2006 111,569 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 111,569 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 103,025 miles

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

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

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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DCZ 4838 is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DCZ 4838, 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 DCZ 4838 registered?

DCZ 4838 is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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