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V604 LYS

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,652 mi
Last recorded137,652 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV604 LYS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 137,652 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise to change (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under body and brake pipes coverd in sealer suspect corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2015 137,624 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor excessivly holed and corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor outrigger excessily holed and corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 135,880 miles

advise middle section of exhaust has had exhaust putty applied to centre section

advise o/s n/s front brake discs corroded advise to replace

Pass 7 Sep 2012 133,302 miles

advise n/s/f and o/s/r tyres been replaced

advise n/s/r brake shoe levers been freed off

advise o/s n/s front floor been welded within 30cm of seatbelt anchors

advise rear exhaust silencer been welded

advise slight corrosion to o/s n/s front brake discs

Fail 4 Sep 2012 133,302 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

advise exhaust heat shield insecure

advise n/s/f tyre wearing on edges advise to replace

advise o/s/r tyre walls starting to crack and perish advise to replace

advise slight corrosion to o/s n/s front brake discs

Pass 2 Sep 2011 128,796 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 123,473 miles

advise to replace o/s n/s rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2009 119,509 miles

advise n/s/r outer tyre wall perished but not excessive

advise slight corrosion to o/s n/s rear brake discs

Pass 28 Aug 2008 104,303 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 89,665 miles

advise wear out with 3/4 tread breadth o/s/f n/s/f tyre

Fail 5 Jan 2007 86,106 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 86,106 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 71,935 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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V604 LYS is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V604 LYS, 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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V604 LYS is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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