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V626 HDU

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

151,084 mi
Last recorded151,084 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV626 HDU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2018 151,084 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear drivers (3.3 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust system deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material floor (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear brake discs badly corodded

Pass 3 May 2017 142,744 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 142,419 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear clamp area (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Apr 2016 135,849 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc pitted

n/s rear tyre small splits in side wall

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Apr 2015 131,133 miles

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

Oil leak

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Apr 2015 131,088 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Mar 2014 122,032 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 121,995 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 113,972 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 113,677 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 109,008 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 109,007 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 104,336 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 96,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 83,909 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 83,909 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 69,829 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2007 69,829 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside front tyre wearing low

power steering noisy in operation

Pass 22 Dec 2005 58,740 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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V626 HDU is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V626 HDU, 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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V626 HDU is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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