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V626 MVX

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,671 mi
Last recorded127,671 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV626 MVX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 127,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 127,671 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2013 122,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 115,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 115,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 113,804 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 110,886 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Apr 2011 110,886 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 105,557 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 94,809 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 94,809 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 83,850 miles

corrosion to o/s/r brake disc

o/s/f seat belt slow to recoil

plastic covers fitted to sills

slight brake drag to n/s/r

steering rack flexing on bulkhead

Pass 28 Nov 2006 67,693 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 56,674 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 MVX is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MVX, 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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What year was V626 MVX registered?

V626 MVX is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V626 MVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V626 MVX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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