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V289 MBL

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,274 mi
Last recorded114,274 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV289 MBL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 114,274 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 107,377 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 101,672 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 96,582 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 96,582 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 93,449 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2011 89,498 miles

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

child seat fitted n/s/r therefor complete inspection of seatbelt not carried out

o/s/r brake disc corroded

park brake lever travel high

rear exhaust mounts insecure

Fail 25 Jan 2011 89,498 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

child seat fitted n/s/r therefor complete inspection of seatbelt not carried out

o/s/r brake disc corroded

park brake lever travel high

rear exhaust mounts insecure

Pass 28 Jan 2010 79,102 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 79,089 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 73,232 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 66,969 miles

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 23 Jan 2007 59,768 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 51,816 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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V289 MBL is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V289 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 V289 MBL registered?

V289 MBL is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 February 2000.

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