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V302 NGF

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,926 mi
Last recorded84,926 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV302 NGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 84,926 miles

Nearside Rear Hand brake sticks after being applied

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 82,986 miles

Both rear axle bushes worn

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 81,647 miles

Both rear axle bushes worn

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 81,647 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Both rear axle bushes worn

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 80,047 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 78,165 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 78,513 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 75,208 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 75,208 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 72,454 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 69,440 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 64,619 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2007 57,121 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 57,121 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 49,504 miles

both rear indicator bulbs discolouring

exh back box outer skin corroded

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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V302 NGF is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V302 NGF, 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 V302 NGF registered?

V302 NGF is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V302 NGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V302 NGF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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