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V472 DGC

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,259 mi
Last recorded109,259 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV472 DGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 109,259 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s and o/s (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

flexi section of exhaust wearing

Fail 21 Dec 2015 109,259 miles

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s and o/s (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

flexi section of exhaust wearing

Pass 2 Dec 2014 103,956 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 103,955 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 98,606 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 92,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Dec 2011 87,753 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 84,903 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2009 77,065 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 77,065 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 67,964 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 58,912 miles

Both rear tyres worn down 2m of remaing tread †

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 50,409 miles

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

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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V472 DGC is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V472 DGC, 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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V472 DGC is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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