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V257 DCJ

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,513 mi
Last recorded117,513 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV257 DCJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 117,513 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 115,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 115,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 112,525 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both wheels (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 110,427 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light on

Fail 20 Apr 2017 110,427 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Apr 2016 107,960 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 105,363 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 105,363 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 102,241 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2013 99,026 miles

engine management warning light illuminated

Pass 5 Mar 2012 95,149 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 91,549 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 91,549 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 85,962 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 80,064 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 74,030 miles

off side rear tyre tred wearing bold on inner edge

off side rear tyre wearing close to 1.6 legall limit

Pass 21 Mar 2007 61,547 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 61,537 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

both front discs lipped

rear exhast pipe rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2006 58,712 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 58,712 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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V257 DCJ 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 71.4%.

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 V257 DCJ, 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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V257 DCJ is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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