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V589 EVU

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,491 mi
Last recorded101,491 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV589 EVU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2014 101,491 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 101,491 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 94,050 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 92,513 miles

nsf tyreon legal limit

Pass 30 Jan 2010 77,311 miles

slight blow on exhuast flex

Pass 29 Jan 2009 68,554 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 68,554 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 61,383 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 51,151 miles

Stone chip in nearside headlamp.

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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V589 EVU is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 V589 EVU, 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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How do I check the history of V589 EVU?

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What year was V589 EVU registered?

V589 EVU is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 February 2000.

Is V589 EVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V589 EVU shows 9 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.

Does V589 EVU have outstanding finance?

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