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V478 NOA

2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,480 mi
Last recorded138,480 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2007
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo101,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV478 NOA
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Turbo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2007 138,480 miles

air bag light

Pass 4 Apr 2006 132,534 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 132,339 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Turbo?

Based on 1,094 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
7,581
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
position lamp(s) not working 53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 29
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V478 NOA is a 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 101,546 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 S Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V478 NOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 S Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-3 S Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V478 NOA registered?

V478 NOA is a 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo, first registered on 29 January 2000.

Is V478 NOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V478 NOA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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