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V355 AAN

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,682 mi
Last recorded103,682 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV355 AAN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 103,682 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both fronts (2.5.A.1c)

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

high level brake light bulb out

oil leak

unable to check sills covered with plastic

Fail 9 Jun 2017 103,682 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both fronts (2.5.A.1c)

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

high level brake light bulb out

oil leak

unable to check sills covered with plastic

Pass 1 Jul 2016 100,805 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 100,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 25 Jun 2015 99,376 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 98,606 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 98,606 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 98,166 miles

ADVISE/ BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSE METAL SHROUDS ARE RUSTY.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 97,746 miles

ADVISE/ SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLLBAR LINK ARM / POSS OIL LEAK FROM RADIATOR OIL COOLER.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 95,964 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 90,938 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 90,938 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 8 Apr 2009 75,810 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 75,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 60,739 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 45,007 miles

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

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

slight cut in offside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 22 Dec 2006 45,007 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

slight cut in offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 11 Jan 2006 37,044 miles

rear box weak

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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V355 AAN is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V355 AAN, 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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V355 AAN is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 January 2000.

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