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V317 NGF

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,922 mi
Last recorded96,922 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV317 NGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 96,922 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2014 96,921 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2013 89,733 miles

All front and rear Brake Hose ferrules corroded.

Nearside Door and rear Wing slightly damaged.

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 89,733 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

All front and rear Brake Hose ferrules corroded.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Door and rear Wing slightly damaged.

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

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing and Silencer Box deteriorating.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Jun 2012 86,075 miles

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2011 79,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

NEAR SIDE DOOR & BODY DAMAGED

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE COVER SILLS FITTED

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2010 74,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 74,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 69,266 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 69,263 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 63,808 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 58,347 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 52,360 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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V317 NGF is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V317 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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V317 NGF is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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