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V504 LGH

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,289 mi
Last recorded58,289 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV504 LGH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 58,289 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 58,289 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 52,669 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 52,567 miles

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under bonnet off side lower chaise leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 52,567 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under bonnet off side lower chaise leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 52,411 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and crack in lens. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper under bonnet chaise corrosion

Nearside Front side repeater lens missing.

Fail 8 Oct 2020 52,411 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and crack in lens. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper under bonnet chaise corrosion

Nearside Front side repeater lens missing.

Pass 10 Apr 2019 52,238 miles

Offside Front Road wheel damaged

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 52,238 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel damaged

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 51,735 miles

Nearside Front tyres has cuts

Fail 26 Mar 2018 51,735 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyres has cuts

Pass 23 Mar 2017 50,944 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 50,471 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 49,771 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 49,771 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 48,702 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 47,460 miles

exhoust down pipe deteriorated

Fail 13 Feb 2013 47,460 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

exhoust down pipe deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2012 46,062 miles

n/s/r tyre wall cut

Fail 8 Mar 2012 46,061 miles

Offside Inner Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre wall cut

Pass 3 Mar 2011 43,561 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 41,600 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 41,587 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 35,897 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

all tyres starting to perish on side walls

small split o/s/f wiper blade

Pass 22 Jan 2008 31,727 miles

n/s rear tyre has cuts

Pass 24 Jan 2007 24,883 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 21,354 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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V504 LGH is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V504 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 V504 LGH registered?

V504 LGH is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 February 2000.

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