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V72 OGC

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,630 mi
Last recorded111,630 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV72 OGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 111,630 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 110,670 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 109,323 miles

Rear rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2023 106,113 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2022 104,576 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2021 101,863 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 101,860 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Note: LHD import. Small size registration plates fitted front & rear.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 99,352 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 95,567 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 95,567 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 90,037 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 84,493 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)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 79,578 miles

NSR Tyre low on edge.

Pass 5 Feb 2015 75,226 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 71,258 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 71,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 68,791 miles

Front tyres and OSR tyre wearing low on raised edges.

Pass 27 Jan 2012 66,489 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 27 Jan 2012 66,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 27 Jan 2011 62,819 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

o/s rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 27 Jan 2011 62,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 15 Jan 2010 58,236 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 58,236 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2008 55,559 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 55,559 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

o/s rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 13 Dec 2007 51,128 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 51,126 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 41,883 miles

tap on head lamp

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear front discs

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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V72 OGC is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 V72 OGC, 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 V72 OGC registered?

V72 OGC is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V72 OGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V72 OGC shows 28 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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