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V595 XBE

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,451 mi
Last recorded107,451 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV595 XBE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 107,451 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 107,384 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 105,908 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 104,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust system badly corrode

outer sills not checked due to trims fitted

rear btake linings and tyre pressers not checked

rear suspension and rear brake calipers badly corrode

spare wheel and tyre should be used in emergency and at a lower speed

Fail 26 Aug 2014 104,248 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front wiper blade rubbers not fully secured

exhaust system badly corrode

outer sills not checked due to trims fitted

rear btake linings and tyre pressers not checked

rear suspension and rear brake calipers badly corrode

spare wheel and tyre should be used in emergency and at a lower speed

Pass 23 Aug 2013 99,383 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 99,378 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 90,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 83,670 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 79,318 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 79,307 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 72,019 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 69,966 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 69,966 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 67,611 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 58,956 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 56,176 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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V595 XBE is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V595 XBE, 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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V595 XBE is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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