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V536 HLC

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,236 mi
Last recorded116,236 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV536 HLC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2013 116,236 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust heat sheild loose(rear)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 116,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust heat sheild loose(rear)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 109,130 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2012 109,126 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2011 100,776 miles

engine mounting broken or loose

Fail 18 Aug 2011 100,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

engine mounting broken or loose

Pass 27 Aug 2010 92,411 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 92,411 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 85,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

p/code 0507

Pass 30 Oct 2009 85,717 miles

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

p/code 0507

Pass 31 Oct 2008 82,167 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 73,192 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 56,743 miles

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

nail in tyre

Fail 19 Jun 2006 56,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nail in tyre

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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V536 HLC is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V536 HLC, 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 V536 HLC registered?

V536 HLC is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 2000.

Is V536 HLC safe to buy?

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