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V679 DLC

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,501 mi
Last recorded101,501 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV679 DLC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2013 101,501 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 97,684 miles

cut in tyre not more than 25mm o/s/r

oil leak rack

Pass 11 Oct 2011 96,507 miles

dampness around rack boots

nail in n/s/f tyre & wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

steering rack flexing in mounts

Pass 13 Oct 2010 91,936 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 87,291 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 78,494 miles

possible leak at steering rack

Pass 18 Oct 2007 68,768 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 67,580 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 65,593 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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V679 DLC is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V679 DLC, 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 V679 DLC registered?

V679 DLC is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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