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V349 HCE

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,792 mi
Last recorded133,792 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV349 HCE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2010 133,792 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 133,561 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 122,689 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 18 Jan 2008 111,267 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 99,527 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust clamp badly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2006 84,587 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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V349 HCE is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V349 HCE, 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 V349 HCE registered?

V349 HCE is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 February 2000.

Is V349 HCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V349 HCE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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