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V486 LGH

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,919 mi
Last recorded128,919 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV486 LGH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2015 128,919 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2014 117,082 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 112,474 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 101,697 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 92,023 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 85,295 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 82,136 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 73,132 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 64,812 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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V486 LGH is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V486 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 V486 LGH registered?

V486 LGH is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V486 LGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V486 LGH shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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