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V478 FKH

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,310 mi
Last recorded129,310 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV478 FKH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 129,310 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

REAR NEARSIDE TYRE CRACKING ON SIDE WALLS

SLIGHT LEAK ON FRONT EXHAUST JOINT

Pass 7 Jun 2012 118,642 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2012 118,451 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 111,394 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 105,160 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 105,160 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 99,908 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 94,688 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 94,688 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 88,576 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 88,576 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 81,940 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 81,940 miles

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

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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V478 FKH is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V478 FKH, 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 V478 FKH registered?

V478 FKH is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 January 2000.

Is V478 FKH safe to buy?

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