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V478 LGH

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

29,559 mi
Last recorded29,559 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV478 LGH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 29,559 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 28,673 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 28,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 26,686 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 26,686 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2007 23,797 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 Feb 2007 23,797 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 19,463 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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V478 LGH is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LGH, 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 LGH registered?

V478 LGH is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 February 2000.

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The MOT history for V478 LGH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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