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V66 GEN

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,850 mi
Last recorded75,850 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV66 GEN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 75,850 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 74,989 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 73,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 72,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 72,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 71,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 71,003 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 67,492 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 64,391 miles

advise all brake discs rusty

Pass 10 Dec 2010 60,775 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 54,744 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 50,177 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 45,339 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 45,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2007 39,949 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 34,872 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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V66 GEN is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V66 GEN, 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 V66 GEN registered?

V66 GEN is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is V66 GEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V66 GEN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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