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GCZ 1045

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,131 mi
Last recorded93,131 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCZ 1045
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 93,131 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 84,822 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 78,630 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 71,816 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 64,855 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 64,816 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 59,187 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 59,187 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 51,229 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 45,317 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 39,954 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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GCZ 1045 is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GCZ 1045, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GCZ 1045 registered?

GCZ 1045 is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is GCZ 1045 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCZ 1045 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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