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V758 ODA

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,709 mi
Last recorded78,709 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV758 ODA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 78,709 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front nearside (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 76,981 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 76,981 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front nearside (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front nearside (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 74,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spots of corrosion beneath the vehicle (Rear axle)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 72,575 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 72,575 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 70,550 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 70,550 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 67,814 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 63,332 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

front reg plate damaged

offside headlamp aim slightly to the left

Pass 19 Jul 2010 56,388 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 56,388 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 52,194 miles

Advise back silencer baffles loose.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 51,885 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 49,725 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 47,620 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 44,399 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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V758 ODA is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V758 ODA, 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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V758 ODA is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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