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V493 LGH

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

141,808 mi
Last recorded141,808 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV493 LGH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 141,808 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 141,808 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 139,525 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 133,589 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 123,338 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 113,731 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 103,487 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 88,367 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 72,868 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 62,967 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre nail imbedded

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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V493 LGH is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V493 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 V493 LGH registered?

V493 LGH is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V493 LGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V493 LGH shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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