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S8 VGN

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,815 mi
Last recorded142,815 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 VGN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 142,815 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 142,803 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 141,767 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 141,767 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded a) front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking a) front to rear pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 139,386 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 138,383 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 135,447 miles

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

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

rear brake imbalance high

Fail 23 Nov 2011 135,447 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

fuel tank filler pipe jubilee clip loose

rear brake imbalance high

Pass 13 Oct 2010 113,897 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 113,897 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 102,740 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 102,740 miles

Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and close to markers

Pass 19 Sep 2008 90,641 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 90,491 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 78,723 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 78,471 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 69,400 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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S8 VGN is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S8 VGN, 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 S8 VGN registered?

S8 VGN is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2000.

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