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V704 DLC

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,449 mi
Last recorded69,449 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV704 DLC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 69,449 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 69,439 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 68,362 miles

Front shock absorbers slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2016 68,362 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Steering pivot point has excessive play o/s steering rack/arm bush (2.2.B.1g)

Front shock absorbers slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2015 67,141 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 65,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust leak(just acceptable)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 65,889 miles

rear exhaust leak(just acceptable)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 64,939 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 64,106 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)

Fail 29 Dec 2010 62,470 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre heavy stepping

rear brake pads on limit(JUST ACCEPTABLE)

rear exhaust poor condition(outer skin corroded)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 62,470 miles

n/s/r tyre heavy stepping

rear brake pads on limit(JUST ACCEPTABLE)

rear exhaust poor condition(outer skin corroded)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 58,669 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 51,195 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 44,195 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 40,507 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 40,507 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 37,125 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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V704 DLC is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V704 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 V704 DLC registered?

V704 DLC is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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