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V262 MBL

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

115,714 mi
Last recorded115,714 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV262 MBL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 115,714 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 May 2022 111,226 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 107,549 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 103,794 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 98,881 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 94,428 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 94,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 90,899 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 87,127 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 80,993 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 75,913 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 72,243 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Some flexing in bulk head at rack mounting

Stone chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Jan 2012 64,679 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 50,888 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 45,163 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 37,178 miles

offside rear tyre deteriorated

oil level low

Pass 9 Jan 2008 30,044 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 27,252 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 25,141 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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V262 MBL is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 V262 MBL, 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 V262 MBL registered?

V262 MBL is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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