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V545 HEB

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,334 mi
Last recorded125,334 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV545 HEB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 125,334 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 125,323 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 117,439 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 117,439 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 107,538 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 107,538 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 96,712 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 92,742 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 85,898 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 85,467 miles

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

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

small exhaust blow from front flexy pipe

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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V545 HEB is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V545 HEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V545 HEB registered?

V545 HEB is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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