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V159 DLH

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,439 mi
Last recorded170,439 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV159 DLH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 170,439 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 170,440 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 152,749 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 143,398 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 143,398 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2011 132,432 miles

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

rear number plate will need replacing in near future

screen has damage close too limit

Fail 6 May 2011 132,428 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate will need replacing in near future

screen has damage close too limit

Pass 23 Mar 2010 119,686 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 110,952 miles

some chips on screen may need attention in near future

Pass 31 Mar 2008 99,019 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 85,561 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 74,953 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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V159 DLH is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V159 DLH, 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 V159 DLH registered?

V159 DLH is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 2000.

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