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V476 DGC

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,741 mi
Last recorded168,741 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV476 DGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 168,741 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 165,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

some brake pipes rusty

Fail 29 Apr 2014 165,341 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

some brake pipes rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2013 158,426 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2013 158,426 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2012 151,905 miles

General surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2011 144,938 miles

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

front discs slightly lipped

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight movement o/ds/f + n/s/f top shock mounts

Pass 13 Mar 2010 136,856 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

front number plate cracked

parking brake has slight travel

Pass 7 Mar 2009 130,201 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 119,433 miles

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 3 Mar 2007 100,750 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear rubber exhaust mount starting to split

Fail 3 Mar 2007 100,750 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear rubber exhaust mount starting to split

Pass 25 Feb 2006 88,605 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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V476 DGC is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 V476 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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V476 DGC is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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