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V453 GAA

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,063 mi
Last recorded117,063 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV453 GAA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 117,063 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 116,919 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 116,501 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 116,501 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres close to limit

Pass 4 Mar 2014 113,907 miles

exhaust poor condition

temp fuel cap

Pass 15 Jul 2011 108,876 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 108,876 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 99,697 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Aug 2009 89,077 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 89,077 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)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 79,055 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 61,818 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

slight damp patch both rear shockers

Pass 5 Feb 2007 61,528 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 50,918 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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V453 GAA is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V453 GAA, 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 V453 GAA registered?

V453 GAA is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is V453 GAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V453 GAA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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