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V440 MGC

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

93,951 mi
Last recorded93,951 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV440 MGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 93,951 miles

Front bonnet struts not holding bonnet up

Gearbox mounting defective gear box side ()

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 3 May 2017 93,949 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front bonnet struts not holding bonnet up

Gearbox mounting defective gear box side ()

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 21 Apr 2017 93,855 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front slight cut to tyre sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear slight cut to both tires

Pass 15 Apr 2016 84,276 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 84,276 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 76,207 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r exhaust joint corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2015 76,207 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 67,903 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 60,730 miles

N/S/F Tyre has a cut on outer wall

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 60,730 miles

N/S/F Tyre has a cut on outer wall

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 54,650 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 53,182 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2010 51,695 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 51,695 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 50,104 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 50,089 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 45,757 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 43,386 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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V440 MGC is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V440 MGC, 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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V440 MGC is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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