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V474 NOA

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,881 mi
Last recorded137,881 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV474 NOA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2015 137,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 131,164 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 125,229 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 125,229 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 120,267 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine breather pipe adrift

offside inner drive shaft gaiter slight weap

oil leaks

rear exhaust shield insecure and rear joint at rear box rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2012 120,267 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine breather pipe adrift

offside inner drive shaft gaiter slight weap

oil leaks

rear exhaust shield insecure and rear joint at rear box rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2011 113,652 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 113,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Oct 2011 113,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 111,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 111,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 109,483 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 101,356 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 89,509 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 80,664 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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V474 NOA is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V474 NOA, 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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V474 NOA is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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