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V740 DLC

2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,239 mi
Last recorded95,239 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto84,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV740 DLC
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo Auto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 95,239 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 91,998 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 91,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 96,440 miles

brake fluid low

damage to windscreen

rear disc corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2007 82,371 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 79,392 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 67,583 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

stone chip offside head lamp

wiper blades poor in operation

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto?

Based on 1,180 MOT tests across 237 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
6,558
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
position lamp(s) not working 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 23
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V740 DLC is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 84,848 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V740 DLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V740 DLC registered?

V740 DLC is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V740 DLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V740 DLC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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