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V580 XJV

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

260,150 mi
Last recorded260,150 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV580 XJV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 260,150 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 250,527 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 240,484 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 240,462 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 229,475 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 229,469 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 219,178 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 207,786 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 207,762 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 200,853 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 200,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 192,656 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 181,424 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 171,094 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front nearside front tyres inner sidewalls showing signs of deteriorating(split o on inner sidewalls marked yellow

Fail 23 Jan 2017 171,094 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front nearside front tyres inner sidewalls showing signs of deteriorating(split o on inner sidewalls marked yellow

Pass 7 Jan 2016 160,039 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 149,128 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2014 137,406 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 125,974 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 115,883 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 106,945 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 98,755 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 98,755 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2008 91,498 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 82,544 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 72,842 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 63,004 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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V580 XJV is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V580 XJV, 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 V580 XJV registered?

V580 XJV is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 January 2000.

Is V580 XJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V580 XJV shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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