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V407 OGC

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,363 mi
Last recorded158,363 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV407 OGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 158,363 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight free play detected in steering rack

Pass 27 Apr 2019 159,086 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 157,427 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 May 2017 155,989 miles

small crack top right of screen

Fail 20 Apr 2017 155,987 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1x main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/flitch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelarch/flitch (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

small crack top right of screen

Pass 28 Apr 2016 154,232 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 153,675 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 148,923 miles

Exhast shield needs attension

Pass 31 Mar 2012 148,002 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 143,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 143,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 138,844 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Outer Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 131,919 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 118,172 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 118,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 107,904 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 96,815 miles

exhaust corroded

hand brake travel

oil leak

slight lift in steering column

Fail 14 Dec 2005 96,810 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre slightly uneavenly worn

o/s/r tyre slightly uneavenly worn

oil leak

slight lift in adjustable steering column

slight travel on hand brake

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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V407 OGC 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 77.8%.

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 V407 OGC, 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 V407 OGC registered?

V407 OGC is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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