MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,146 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)
o/s front inner wing outer skin corrosion
side wall perishing on o/s front tyre
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
o/s front inner wing outer skin corrosion
side wall perishing on o/s front tyre
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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 Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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V279 MBL is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 V279 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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V279 MBL is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 February 2000.
Is V279 MBL safe to buy?
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