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V523 LGH

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,358 mi
Last recorded126,358 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV523 LGH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 126,358 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 123,845 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 123,845 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 113,070 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 113,070 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 96,931 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 81,138 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 78,741 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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V523 LGH is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V523 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 V523 LGH registered?

V523 LGH is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 February 2000.

Is V523 LGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V523 LGH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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