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V42 MPP

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,684 mi
Last recorded107,684 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV42 MPP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 107,684 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 107,046 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 8 Dec 2012 101,254 miles

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

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

front offside tyre slight deteriorated

rear exhaust slight deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2011 94,888 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 94,888 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2010 87,062 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 79,066 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 79,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 71,905 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 65,832 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 59,902 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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V42 MPP is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V42 MPP, 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 V42 MPP registered?

V42 MPP is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 January 2000.

Is V42 MPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V42 MPP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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