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S16 VYS

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,962 mi
Last recorded155,962 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 VYS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 155,962 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 May 2015 155,962 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2014 147,062 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 138,249 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 130,873 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust centre and rear slight corrosion

slight corrosion on both rear coil springs

slight travel on handbrake

unable to check outter sills due to plastic covers

Pass 10 Feb 2011 116,717 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 116,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 108,286 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 108,284 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 98,445 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 88,130 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 78,442 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 68,599 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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S16 VYS is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S16 VYS, 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 S16 VYS registered?

S16 VYS is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 April 2000.

Is S16 VYS safe to buy?

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