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V741 DLC

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

190,112 mi
Last recorded190,112 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV741 DLC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 190,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r hand brake efficiency just met

surface corrosion in o/s/f chassis member

Pass 16 Mar 2016 181,297 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 172,008 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 172,008 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 162,650 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 27 Mar 2013 153,065 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 142,563 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 130,594 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 110,775 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 87,833 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 65,888 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 61,971 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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V741 DLC is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 V741 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 V741 DLC registered?

V741 DLC is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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