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V308 VRP

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,823 mi
Last recorded100,823 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV308 VRP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 100,823 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 98,152 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2014 94,704 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 94,704 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 91,845 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 91,845 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 87,708 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 80,856 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 77,488 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 72,332 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 67,596 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 64,291 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 60,610 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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V308 VRP is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V308 VRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V308 VRP registered?

V308 VRP is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 January 2000.

Is V308 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V308 VRP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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