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V195 SOT

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,823 mi
Last recorded84,823 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV195 SOT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 84,823 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 84,665 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer skin rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2018 84,464 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2017 84,142 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall slightly perishing

Rear exhaust box outer skin rusty

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2017 84,142 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall slightly perishing

Rear exhaust box outer skin rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2016 83,482 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall slight cracking of tread

Rear exhaust box outer skin rusty

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2016 83,482 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall slight cracking of tread

Rear exhaust box outer skin rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2015 82,263 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust box rusty

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2015 82,263 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust box rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2014 79,519 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2014 79,515 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2013 78,172 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre outer side wall perishing

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2013 78,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

n/s front tyre outer side wall perishing

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2012 76,392 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2011 74,555 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre slight craking on side wall.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 72,668 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 70,849 miles

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

near side rear tyre perishing slightly.

Pass 12 Dec 2008 69,373 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 66,474 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 63,610 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 59,817 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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V195 SOT is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V195 SOT, 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 V195 SOT registered?

V195 SOT is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V195 SOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V195 SOT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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