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V298 MBL

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,768 mi
Last recorded133,768 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV298 MBL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 133,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 127,429 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 127,428 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 124,091 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 119,454 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 117,799 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 107,345 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 99,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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V298 MBL is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V298 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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V298 MBL is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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