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V642 FPB

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,509 mi
Last recorded129,509 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV642 FPB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2010 129,509 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

condition of wiper blades borderline.

rear exhaust clamp corroded.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 120,850 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 112,678 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

excess travel on hand brake

Pass 13 Jul 2007 106,990 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 100,789 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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V642 FPB is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V642 FPB, 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 V642 FPB registered?

V642 FPB is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 February 2000.

Is V642 FPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V642 FPB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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